Lanre Akintayo, a computer science graduate from the University of Ibadan, has proudly displayed the awards he received from the Faculty of Computing. Lanre, who completed his studies in the Department of Computer Science a few months ago, works as a full-stack web3 developer and was previously a Dean's Roll of Honour awardee during his undergraduate years.
Honours from the Faculty of Computing
In a LinkedIn post from January, Lanre expressed his deep gratitude for being recognized by the Faculty of Computing with two distinct awards: Most Academically Inclined Finalist (Male) and Most Outstanding in Academics. He shared a photo of the two certificates he received and conveyed his appreciation for the honor from his former faculty.
Lanre wrote: "It's one thing to write smart contracts, it's another thing to be recognized as that 'smart' student. I'm deeply honored to share that I was recognized in the Faculty of Computing, University of Ibadan as the Most Academically Inclined Finalist (Male) and Most Outstanding in Academics (One out of Five Outstanding Persons). I've always been a proponent of balance. While building in tech is a priority, I believe academic rigor offers a unique kind of discipline that shouldn't be overlooked. I'm really grateful for the recognition and the journey."
Social Media Reactions
The post garnered several congratulatory messages from social media users. Anthony Chukwuemeka commented: "Congratulations to you, Sir Lanre!" Sodiq Adewole said: "Big congratulations to you LarryMosh. More awards!" Demilade Leshi wrote: "Congratulations, Lanre. Welldone." Akintayo Maryam added: "Wowww, this is so beautiful and I'm incredibly proud of you brother! You absolutely deserve this recognition! Your dedication to balancing tech innovation with academic excellence is truly inspiring. Being recognized as the Most Academically Inclined Finalist and one of the five Most Outstanding in Academics is no small feat. Your commitment to both building in tech and maintaining academic rigor shows the kind of discipline and brilliance that sets you apart. Keep soaring higher bro! This is just the beginning of many more great things to come. Congratulations once again!"
Related Achievements
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that another University of Ibadan graduate had won over 30 awards after finishing with a high CGPA. Additionally, a pharmacy graduate from the same university showcased an award she won, highlighting her high CGPA and the date of her induction into the pharmacy profession. Chiekwe Favour, in a LinkedIn post, explained that she was formally inducted into the pharmacy profession on March 3 and later shared her name, profession, and graduating CGPA on social media.
