A graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who started with a low CGPA in her 100-level year has gone viral after graduating with a First Class degree and a high final CGPA. Aremu Mary Oluwafunmike shared her academic journey on TikTok, revealing her progression from a 3.79 CGPA in 100 level to a 4.50 CGPA at graduation.
Academic Journey from 100 Level to Final Year
In her viral post, Aremu detailed her CGPA across each level: 3.79 in 100 level, 4.11 in 200 level, 4.49 in 400 level, and finally a 5.0 CGPA in her graduating semester, which earned her a First Class. She studied B.Tech Crop and Environmental Protection at LAUTECH. She captioned the video: "Graduating soon with a 5.0 CGPA but I remember I once had. 4.49 in 400 level. 4.11 in 200 level. 3.79 in 100 level."
Attributing Success to God
In the description of her TikTok video, Aremu credited God for her achievement, writing: "Graduating soon with a 4.50 CGPA? In 100 level, it was just a dream I whispered to myself… 'I will graduate with a First Class.' There were moments it didn't look like it … but God never failed me. Today, that dream is my reality. This is God’s faithfulness, not just my effort." She also reintroduced herself: "Re-introducing… AREMU MARY OLUWAFUNMIKE B.Tech Crop and Environmental Protection First Class Honours. From the first step to this final moment… God never failed me. Every late night, every test, every prayer—worth it all. This is more than a degree, it’s a testimony."
Social Media Reactions
Her post attracted congratulatory messages from followers. BEST DUVET SELLER IN OGBOMOSO commented: "Congratulations my darling." GENMAYOR wrote: "Congratulations." Ifeoma_joy said: "Congratulations my love." Inioluwacouture added: "Awwwwawn. I'm super happy for you namesake big congratulations." THE MATTRESS GUY IN OGBOMOSO shared: "Congratulations to you." Faizat_04 called her a "Congratulations scholar." Testimony wine store wrote: "Congratulations my darling." Loveth134 said: "Congratulation dear."
Broader Context of Academic Perseverance
This story echoes similar narratives of academic resilience. Previously, Legit.ng reported on a Covenant University graduate, David Mac-Asore, who shared his career journey after finishing school, working in tech roles and co-founding a company one year after graduation. He also credited mentorship for his growth. Another report featured a University of Ibadan engineering graduate, Olaleye Aanuoluwapo Kayode, who celebrated becoming an engineer after six years due to strikes and COVID-19, using the time to learn computer skills and now seeking jobs in AI and machine learning.
