Lagos State University (LASU) has named Ayilara Olawale and Adebanjo Oluolamide as its overall best graduating students for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, with near-perfect CGPAs of 4.96 and 4.97 respectively.
Record-Breaking Academic Achievements
Ayilara Olawale, from the Department of Project Management Technology, achieved a 4.96 CGPA with a First Class degree to top the 2024/2025 session. Adebanjo Oluolamide, from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, secured the 2025/2026 top spot with a 4.97 CGPA.
LASU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announced the results during a press briefing ahead of the university's combined convocation ceremonies. According to her, more than 20,000 students will graduate across both sessions, including 494 First Class graduates.
Graduates Credit Divine Grace
Reacting on X, Olawale said: "Grateful beyond words to graduate as the Best Graduating Student of Lagos State University, Ojo, for the 2024/2025 Session. Every victory was by Allah's grace. Here's to bigger dreams, impact, and a lifetime of excellence."
He had earlier celebrated completing his degree in November 2025, describing the journey as one that tested his discipline and resilience. "It's a journey filled with discipline, sustainability, endurance and perseverance," he added. Olawale also revealed he is a beneficiary of the Project1500 initiative and an alumnus of the Millennium Fellowship, LASU Cohort.
Oluolamide, celebrating his Senate-approved result on X, wrote: "4.97 / 5.00 CGPA. First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering at Lagos State University. Official Senate Approval. All glory to God for His grace, wisdom, and strength every step of the way. What God cannot do does not exist!"
Beyond Grades: Research and Recognition
Oluolamide's undergraduate journey included active participation in research, academic publications, and extracurricular activities. On August 9, he disclosed winning the Scholar of the Year award at the AESA-LASU Dinner for the second time.
"June 24: Officially signed out of Aerospace Engineering. June 25: Awarded Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner! Winning my 2nd Scholar of the Year title during my undergrad is the best way to close a chapter. Late nights, heavy research, and relentless focus paid off," he wrote.
In July, Oluolamide announced that two of his research papers had been accepted for presentation at the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) NAICE 2026 Conference in Lagos. He later appealed for financial support, saying he needed ₦200,000 to present his research at the conference.
Convocation Ceremonies Scheduled
Both graduates will receive their degrees during LASU's combined 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremonies, scheduled to hold from August 14 to August 23. Their achievements have sparked admiration online, with many Nigerians praising their consistency and discipline, while others jokingly wondered if they ever had time to sleep.
