OOU Engineering Student Achieves Historic Academic Milestone with 4.89 CGPA
In a remarkable display of academic excellence, Ajayi David Bamidele has emerged as the overall best graduating student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) for the class of 2025, setting a new record in the Faculty of Engineering. The young pupil engineer graduated with an impressive cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.89 out of a possible 5.0, the highest ever recorded in the history of the engineering faculty at the Ogun state-owned institution.
Celebrating a Landmark Achievement
Ajayi David Bamidele signed out from Olabisi Onabanjo University in style, earning the highest honour available and garnering widespread admiration from Nigerians across social media platforms. His academic feat has sparked celebrations online, with many users congratulating him on his outstanding performance. The induction into the engineering profession on February 10, 2026, further highlighted his credentials as a pupil engineer registered with COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) and bearing the title GMNSE.
Social media reactions poured in, with comments such as:
- "Congratulations brotherly" from @BakareO28022191
- "Congratulations, Boss" from @JacGraphic55750
- "Congratulations Bro. Your dad must be proud of you where he is. Heard the speech you gave. Ggs bro" from @Web3Zico
- "Congratulations, big Dave" from @Bip_pride
Inspiring Academic Journeys at OOU
This achievement adds to a series of inspiring stories from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Previously, Legit.ng reported on another OOU student, Lawal Gbenga Ayomide, who graduated with flying colours despite starting with a CGPA of 3.79 in his first year. He later improved his performance to become the best graduating male student in the Department of Earth Sciences, demonstrating the potential for academic growth and resilience among Nigerian students.
Such stories underscore the dedication and hard work prevalent in Nigerian universities, encouraging others to strive for excellence in their educational pursuits.
