UI Civil Engineering Graduate Celebrates First-Class Degree and Scholarship Wins
A recent graduate from the University of Ibadan has expressed immense joy after completing her undergraduate studies with a first-class honours degree in civil engineering. Dare Maarvellous Mofogojesusewa achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.74 out of 4.0, marking a significant academic milestone.
Academic Excellence and Leadership Roles
Dare not only excelled in her studies but also actively participated in campus activities, holding various leadership positions during her time as an undergraduate. She was recognized as the best graduating student in the Department of Civil Engineering for the 2024/2025 academic session, as well as the best graduating female student in both her department and faculty.
In a celebratory post on X, she humorously noted that she did not have to borrow her sister's academic gown this time, as she rightfully earned her own. Her tweet highlighted her achievements, stating, "With a first class (3.78/4.0) from the University of Ibadan, emerging as the Best Graduating Female Student, (Faculty & Dept) and Best Student (Civil Engr). God is good."
Scholarship Achievements and Honors
Dare's accomplishments extend beyond her grades. She was the recipient of three notable scholarships: the Julius Berger Scholarship, the Gamaliel Onosode Scholarship Scheme for Excellence 2025, and the LEIMAASF 2025 Scholarship. Additionally, she was consistently on the Dean's Honour List from 2021 to 2025 and won the Arokodare Prize for the best penultimate student in civil engineering in 2024.
Her flyer, shared on social media, detailed these scholarships, leadership roles, and academic records, showcasing a well-rounded university experience.
Public Reactions and Celebrations
Nigerians on social media have widely celebrated Dare's success. Comments on her post included congratulations and praise, with users calling her a "star girl" and noting that she deserves all the beautiful things in life. One user remarked, "Why is this post not doing numbers? Congratulations," while another said, "Great things will continue to happen."
This story follows other recent achievements by University of Ibadan students, such as a law graduate who won scholarships and a student who switched departments to graduate with a first-class degree in electrical and electronics engineering, further highlighting the institution's academic excellence.
Dare's journey serves as an inspiration to many, demonstrating that hard work, dedication, and involvement in extracurricular activities can lead to outstanding academic and personal success.
