University of Ibadan Graduate Goes Viral with 68 A's Out of 74 Courses
A brilliant student from the University of Ibadan (UI) has captured widespread attention on social media after sharing his remarkable academic accomplishments and numerous awards. The individual, identified as Ajayi Oladamola, posted details of his undergraduate journey, revealing an impressive record of 68 A grades out of 74 courses completed during his studies.
Academic Excellence and Viral Recognition
In a viral post on his social media page, @tycoonMOG, Oladamola calmly displayed multiple awards laid out on a table, highlighting his achievements. He explained that he achieved a perfect CGPA in 7 out of the 10 semesters at UI, consistently made the Dean's Honours List five times, and was recognized as the overall best student in his department on five occasions. Notably, he emerged as the best graduating student in the Department of Wood & Biomaterials Engineering.
Oladamola shared specific details of his success, stating: "68 out of 74 courses – A's. 7 out of 10 semesters – Perfect CGPA. 5× Dean's Honours List. 5× Overall Best Student (Departmental). Best Graduating Student – Department of Wood & Biomaterials Engineering." He concluded with his final CGPA of 3.91 out of 4.00, attributing his success to divine intervention with the phrase "God did!" and using hashtags such as #NSEUnibadanInduction2026 and #UniversityofIbadan.
Social Media Reactions and Broader Impact
The post quickly went viral, with many users congratulating Oladamola in the comments. For instance, @ManiggyW praised him, saying "You deserve all the accolades you receive. Congratulations, man," while @danielifedamola added "Congratulations Tycoon of Tech." Other comments from users like @_ScoopNation and @OLUWAFOLABUNMI_ echoed similar sentiments of celebration and admiration.
As the story gained traction, it inspired other students from UI and different institutions to share their own academic journeys and degree photos online. This viral moment has sparked conversations about academic excellence and the recognition of hard work in Nigerian universities.
Related Academic Achievements
In a similar context, other graduates have also shared their success stories. For example, Sikiru Jamilu Olawale, a University of Lagos graduate, entered UNILAG in 2019 to study Yoruba Education and graduated with a 4.54 CGPA after diligent effort. Additionally, HAMMED Abdullah Ishola, the overall best graduating student in UI's Faculty of Technology, celebrated on social media by showing 22 awards and two medals, having graduated with a 3.97 CGPA after taking 70 courses and scoring 67 A's and 3 B's.
These stories collectively highlight the dedication and achievements of Nigerian students, showcasing how social media platforms can amplify personal successes and inspire others in the academic community.
