"Like Everyone Else I Faced Many Challenges": Civil Engineering First Class Graduate Breaks Silence

• A civil engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University shared his academic achievements on Twitter
• He graduated with a first-class degree and multiple scholarships in civil engineering and was recognised in various sub-disciplines
• However, like everyone else, he faced some challenges along his journey, such as time management, but eventually surmounted them

Fisayo Agboola, a civil engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, has shared his impressive academic achievements on Twitter.

He revealed he was the best graduating student in primary and secondary schools, as well as in university.

He also earned a first-class degree and multiple scholarships in his field.

Agboola posted a tweet on his account @mr_fisayor, listing his remarkable accomplishments.

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He wrote:

"Best graduating student primary school Best graduating student secondary school First Class and Best graduating student Civil Engineering Dept. Obafemi Awolowo University."

He added that he was also recognised as the best-graduating student in two sub-disciplines within the civil engineering department: environmental and geotechnical engineering.

In a short interview with Legit.ng, Agboola said he faced some challenges during his academic journey, such as the complexity of specific subjects, time management, and balancing academic pursuits with other extra-curricular activities.

He said:

"Like anyone on an academic journey, I encountered challenges along the way. These include the complexity of certain subjects, time management, and balancing academic pursuits with other extra-curricular activities.

To overcome these challenges, I adopted strategies such as effective time management, seeking help from teachers or peers when needed, breaking down complex topics into smaller, manageable parts, tutoring my colleagues and maintaining a growth mindset."

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Agboola’s story has inspired many people on social media, who congratulated him and wished him success in his future endeavours.

See the tweet below:

Nigerian female law graduate emerged top amongst 120 first-class students

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Joy Nneoma Abogu, a young Nigerian woman, graduated from the University of Ibadan with a First Class Honours degree in Law.

She also won the prestigious Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) Scholarship award in 2021.

She beat over 120 other First Class Law students from various law faculties in Nigeria to clinch the prize.

Source: Legit.ng