A civil engineering graduate from the University of Ibadan, Taiwo Ebenezer, who gained admission through the direct entry route in 2022, has reflected on his academic journey while celebrating his graduation. The young man admitted that his second year was the most challenging period, as he ended with a second-class lower despite his efforts. From being on a second-class lower, Taiwo narrated how he turned his academic situation around, making the Dean's Honours List for three consecutive sessions and narrowly missing a first-class degree.
How the UI Graduate Turned His Academics Around
In a Facebook post on March 12, Taiwo, who flaunted his certifications and awards, stated that he changed his approach to study by reassessing his study habits, strengthening his time management, and becoming more intentional in his academic approach. These changes paid off. From someone on a second-class lower, Taiwo's academic performance improved greatly, causing him to finish his 300-level session with a grade in the second-class upper category. From that point, Taiwo did not look back, as he continued to improve academically to the point that he made the Dean's Honours List for three consecutive sessions. Taiwo eventually graduated with a second-class upper degree and narrowly missed bagging a first-class.
Taiwo's Facebook Statement
His Facebook statement partly read: "When I began my Civil Engineering program at the University of Ibadan in 2022 as a Direct Entry student, I arrived with high expectations and a strong determination to succeed. However, my 200-level year became one of the most challenging periods of my academic journey. Despite my efforts, my early results placed me in the Second Class Lower category. Rather than allowing that moment to define me, I chose to reassess my study habits, strengthened my time management, and became more intentional in my academic approach. Gradually, the results began to change. By 300 level, I recorded a 3.68 and 3.67 GPA in the first and second semester respectively, finishing the session with a 3.67 aggregate GPA, which moved my CGPA into the Second Class Upper category. In 400 level, I maintained the same discipline and consistency, completing the session with a 3.68 GPA. By my final year (500 level), I achieved my strongest academic performance, recording a 3.79 GPA. As a result of this sustained improvement, I was recognized on the Dean’s Honour List for three consecutive sessions: 300 level, 400 level, and 500 level. Ultimately, I graduated with a 3.43/4.00 CGPA, finishing with a strong Second Class Upper and narrowly missing a First Class."
Netizens Celebrate UI Graduate
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the UI graduate's Facebook post below:
- Akande-Gbenga Emmanuel Ola said: "Big congratulations, my brother."
- Oluwapelumi Ohunoluwasimi said: "Congratulations to you, sir."
- Sadiku Oluwaseun Peter said: "Huge congratulations, my brother."
- Chika Patience Chiamaka said: "Congratulations on this amazing Taiwo. This is a huge one, and the best is yet to come. I wish you even greater success in your next level."
- Ifeanyi George said: "Am proud of you son... I can see that my little investment and contribution and prayers wasn't in Vain... I Release Grace for greater heights in Jesus Name."
