University of Ibadan Graduate Achieves First Class After Department Switch
A recent graduate from the University of Ibadan has achieved remarkable academic success by earning a first-class honors degree in electrical and electronics engineering, despite initially starting his university journey in a different field. Oguntimehin Daniel Ifedamola, who began as a mathematics student, made a strategic switch to the electrical and electronics department during his second year, ultimately graduating with an impressive 3.96 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Academic Journey and Induction Celebration
Daniel excitedly celebrated his induction into the engineering profession on social media platform X, where he shared details of his academic accomplishments. He revealed that he finished as the second-best graduating student in the electrical and electronics engineering department and also ranked as the second-best graduating student in the entire Faculty of Technology at the University of Ibadan. In his posts, Daniel expressed that his achievement still feels like a dream, particularly given his unconventional academic path.
Detailed Academic Performance Breakdown
In a follow-up tweet, Daniel provided a comprehensive breakdown of his academic performance throughout his five-year program. He disclosed that he initially did not meet the cut-off mark for electrical and electronics engineering, which led him to begin his studies in mathematics during his first year. His grade point averages across the years demonstrate consistent excellence: 3.93 in his first year, 3.95 in his second year, 3.98 in both his third and fourth years, and 3.96 in his final year.
Daniel wrote in his tweet: "Didn't meet cut off for Elect Elect. Started 100L as a Mathematics student, changed department in 200L and graduated as 2nd Best Graduating student of Faculty of Tech. Still feel like a dream."
Online Recognition and Congratulations
The graduate's achievement garnered significant attention and praise on social media, with numerous users congratulating him on his remarkable accomplishment. Fellow students and online commentators expressed admiration for his perseverance and academic excellence. One user commented, "You killed it Daniel! As an undergraduate of Elect Elect, your journey really inspires me!" while another noted, "Congratulations it's not a dream. You're actually living your dream."
Related Academic Achievements at University of Ibadan
Daniel's success is part of a broader pattern of academic excellence at the University of Ibadan. Recently, another student from the institution graduated with a first-class degree in mechanical engineering after completing 64 engineering courses and scoring 48 A grades. Additionally, a law student at the same university previously graduated with first-class honors, having won multiple scholarships and achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.89 out of 4.0 while actively participating in various student associations and leadership positions.
The stories of these high-achieving students highlight the academic rigor and opportunities available at Nigeria's premier university, demonstrating that with determination and strategic planning, students can overcome initial challenges to achieve exceptional results in their chosen fields.
