A young Nigerian woman has become an online sensation and a source of inspiration after her exceptional academic result in a demanding field captured the hearts of netizens.
Record-Breaking Academic Achievement
Azubuike Goodness Uchechukwu, identified on TikTok as @goody03, recently shared a screenshot of her academic record that sent waves across social media. The document revealed an outstanding Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.91 out of a possible 5.0, a feat that secured her the top position in her class.
The graduate, who studied Civil Engineering, proudly posted the proof of her first-class honours, which quickly went viral on the platform. Her achievement is particularly notable in the field of engineering, which is often perceived as male-dominated.
The Secret to Her Success: Faith and Hard Work
In her viral post, Uchechukwu did not hesitate to attribute her remarkable success to divine grace. She presented herself as a testament to God's goodness and offered advice to her many admirers and followers.
In her own words, she wrote: "First class honours. I am a Testament of God’s grace and goodness. For everyone wanting to know the secret behind my success, here it is; Put God first and every other thing will align. Trust me. See you at the top."
This message of faith combined with tangible academic excellence resonated deeply with a wide audience, sparking a flood of congratulatory messages and discussions.
Netizens Celebrate and Draw Inspiration
The reaction from the online community was swift and overwhelmingly positive. Thousands of TikTok users flooded the comment section to celebrate her accomplishment, with many expressing how her story motivated them.
One user, @Divinegrace, who identified as a 200-level Chemical Engineering student, commented: "Goddddd. This is all I ask. I'm a 200 level Chemical Engineering Student now and in 100l I made a Cgpa of 4.83. God please help me maintain it to the end."
Another user, @Oluwaseyi, expressed immense pride despite not knowing her personally: "So it was you, I was so proud and I don’t know you! I heard 4.91 I shouted then I heard from the department civil engineering I shouted!! (I’m so proud!)."
User @Dihy_mma reacted with excitement: "Girl I was clapping for youuu and yelling!!!! Civil Engineering! 4.91! Literal goosebumps! A whole Valedictorian!!!! Proud of you stranger."
While most celebrated her and her message, some, like @Sandee, emphasized the role of personal effort: "God keh? Girl, you did it all by yourself!!! It’s your hard work and effort! Let no being take your glory!!!"
The achievement also sparked conversations about women in STEM. User @Slim_Nita welcomed her, stating: "Congratulations baby girl. Welcome to the Civil Engineering World. I love it when I see ladies in the Engineering world... telling them that the Engineering world does not belong to the Men anymore but women also."
The viral moment has turned Azubuike Goodness Uchechukwu into a symbol of academic excellence and dedication, proving that such achievements can capture national attention and inspire a new generation of students, especially young women in challenging fields.