He's Obsessed With Numbers: Nigerian Man Bags ND, HND, Bsc, Msc all in Statistics, Set for PhD in Same Field

He's Obsessed With Numbers: Nigerian Man Bags ND, HND, Bsc, Msc all in Statistics, Set for PhD in Same Field

  • There seems to be some kind of connection between a Nigerian student named Felix Okolie and numbers
  • The young man has bagged four qualifications in statistics and he is still not done as he has his eyes fixed on the next
  • Felix has a National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science all in Statistics

A Nigerian student identified as Felix Okolie has surprised many with his consistency in his chosen field of study. Felix has four qualifications in statistics.

Felix first obtained a National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) all in Statistics, from the Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. He proceeded to the Kwara State University, Malete where he bagged a first-class honours degree in Statistics.

Nigerian student Felix Okolie obtains ND, HND, Bsc and Msc all in Statistics from YABATECH, UNILAG & KWASU
The man who loves numbers, Felix Okolie. Photo credit: LinkedIn/Felix Okolie
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He is not done yet, he wants more

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Not done yet, Felix very recently bagged a master's of science degree also in Statistics from the University of Lagos. Next. The young man said in a LinkedIn post that he has his eyes fixed on a PhD in the same field.

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He wrote:

"ND Statistics (Upper Credit), 2011. HND Statistics (Upper Credit), 2015. BSc Statistics (First Class Honors), 2018. MSc Statistics (Distinction), 2021. Look forward to gaining admission for PhD Statistics and breaking grounds in the area of Linear modelling and Biostatistics."

Congratulations Felix

Felix's post attracted congratulatory comments from his friends, followers and well-wishers on LinkedIn. Chimere Iheonu advised him to go get further education abroad:

"Congratulations...In any decision you are making, please go abroad for your PhD."

Alamba Chukwuma Samuel praised Felix for his consistency:

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"Very consistent in his academic performance, congratulations."

Sophia Ugwu supported his bid for another degree:

"Congratulations Felix. Don't forget to add your PhD statistics ASAP."

After bagging 2 first-class degrees in Nigeria, young man gets same honour in UK

Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man obtained two first-class degrees in Nigeria, but went ahead to get exact same honours in the United Kingdom.

The young man identified as Onoriode Reginald Aziza took to social media to showcase the high number of academic laurels he has achieved. He obtained his PhD from Oxford University.

Some people who commented on his achievements advised the young man to stay back in the UK since according to them, there are no jobs in Nigeria.

Source: Legit.ng

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