A graduate of Delta State University (DELSU) has taken to social media to express confusion after another student with the same Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) as hers was named the best graduating student in the Faculty of Science.
Graduate Shares Her CGPA and Achievements
In a TikTok post, the graduate identified as Ahmed-Zika Mistura Emoshoke stated that she graduated with a CGPA of 4.75 from the Faculty of Science. She expressed pride in her accomplishment, noting that maintaining a first-class from her first year to her final year was a challenging but rewarding journey.
She wrote: “I’m Ahmed-Zika Mistura Emoshoke, and I graduated from Delta State University with a CGPA of 4.75 from the Faculty of Science. I’m genuinely proud of that. Maintaining a first-class from start to finish wasn’t easy, and I don’t take it for granted at all.”
Seeking Clarity on Selection Criteria
Emoshoke explained that while she is happy for the student who received the award, she is confused about how the decision was made since both students have the same CGPA. She called for transparency in the selection process, suggesting that other factors may have been considered beyond academic performance.
She continued: “But I’m a bit confused about something. The Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Science was announced, and from what I understand, the CGPA is the same as mine – 4.75. First of all, congratulations to the person who was recognized, because that kind of result takes serious work. I’d really like to understand the criteria that was used in selecting the award recipient. If there were other factors considered beyond CGPA, I think it would help to have that clarity.”
Public Reactions and Suggestions
The post sparked a wave of reactions from social media users, many of whom offered possible explanations for the tie-breaking process. Some commenters suggested that when two students have the same CGPA, the university may look at the decimal points or individual course scores to determine the winner.
One user, MediLuxe, shared an example: “During my sister’s time, they were two that made same CGPA of 4.71, they both received the award of BGS.” Another commenter, LOLA BABY, advised: “Since the CGPA is a tie, the next criteria they might check is the actual scores. If the person has 90 A and you had 80 A, it might matter. Please look at the bright side. You are a winner.”
User MR AYO added: “From my understanding, since both of you had the same CGPA, the next step was to compare your performance in specific courses checking who had higher grades in those courses. I believe that was the method used. If it wasn’t done that way, then perhaps another criterion was applied. However, given that you both had the same CGPA, you were both supposed to be honored with BGS.”
Another commenter, omofagite, noted: “In character and in learning. If they feel you don’t show good enough character in your journey, it’ll go to the next person with high grades. Seen it happen before.”
University Response Pending
Legit.ng has sent an email to Delta State University seeking clarification on the award criteria, but has not received a response at the time of writing this report.
Similar Stories of Academic Excellence
In a related story, a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who once worked as a cement carrier to fund his education has gone viral for his success. Additionally, a University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate broke a 44-year academic record by achieving the highest CGPA in his department’s history.
