University of Jos Psychology Graduate Achieves First-Class Honours and Alumni Status
A distinguished graduate from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has publicly celebrated his official transition to alumnus status, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey. The individual, identified as Didam Jonah Duniya, earned a first-class honours bachelor's degree in psychology, distinguishing himself as the top performer in the Department of General and Applied Psychology.
Graduate Flaunts Testimonial and Academic Accolades
In a social media post dated March 23, Jonah enthusiastically displayed his recently received testimonial from UNIJOS, confirming his academic achievements. The testimonial verifies that his undergraduate program spanned from 2019 to 2025, culminating in a first-class honours degree from the Faculty of Social Sciences. It further notes that his official degree certificate will be issued in due course.
Jonah's accomplishments were highlighted during the Faculty of Social Sciences dinner, where he was honored with three awards, underscoring his excellence in the field of psychology. His tweet read: "Today, I collected my Testimonial from the University of Jos. Officially an Alumni. B.sc Psychology, First Class Honours. Best Graduating Student, Department of General and Applied Psychology."
Online Celebrations and Reactions
The news of Jonah's achievement sparked widespread congratulations and engagement on social media platforms. Netizens and peers expressed their admiration and support for his success. Among the reactions:
- @Jagaban_adejumo commented: "Nothing u can tell me, u be Merlin."
- @omoAgbabiaka said: "Congratulations. Greater achievements await you."
- @FabianAdma remarked: "Congratulations Mun?, later you go talk say na third class you get for community?."
- @seyilnaanwell noted: "Congratulations, chief, but I say make I ask prof Tanko and senate no retain you? But the first class no too matter for this country sha, but e still matter for who hand long."
- @KoleOchayi added: "Congratulations bro. Greater things await you. Let’s connect."
- @Omowumi_Tawa inquired: "This is excellent, congratulations! Would you be pursuing scholarship outside here for your masters and PhD?"
- @Daniel__Pam stated: "Great Jossite, Congratulations."
Related Academic Achievements at UNIJOS
This story follows other notable academic successes at the University of Jos. Previously, a UNIJOS best graduating student shared insights into the strategies behind her academic excellence. Additionally, another graduate, Victory Oluwadamilola Ajani, made headlines by breaking a family record as the first engineer in her family, completing her studies in Civil Engineering and registering with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Jonah's achievement not only highlights his personal dedication but also reflects the high standards of education at the University of Jos. As he moves forward as an alumnus, his story serves as an inspiration to current and prospective students, emphasizing the value of hard work and academic pursuit in Nigeria's higher education landscape.



