UNILAG Graduate Achieves Historic Academic Milestones in Computer Engineering
A recent graduate from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has captured widespread attention online after sharing remarkable academic achievements that include breaking two significant departmental records.
Olayinka Atobiloye, who studied in the Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering department, took to social media to announce her graduation and detail the exceptional accomplishments she attained during her time at the prestigious institution.
Record-Breaking Academic Performance
In her viral social media post, Atobiloye revealed that she graduated as the Best Graduating Student in Computer Engineering with an unprecedented Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.85 out of 5.00. This remarkable score represents the highest CGPA ever recorded in the history of the Computer Engineering department at UNILAG.
Furthermore, the young graduate achieved another significant milestone by becoming the only female First Class graduand in the entire Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering department. This dual accomplishment marks a historic moment for gender representation and academic excellence within the engineering faculty.
Additional Achievements and Leadership Roles
Beyond her academic records, Atobiloye highlighted numerous other accomplishments during her university journey:
- Recipient of multiple prestigious awards and scholarships including Total, PICFI, NLNG, and ISDB
- Completed international software engineering internships at leading global firms Goldman Sachs, Palantir, and Bloomberg
- Founded and led the GitHub Campus Experts program on campus
- Initiated DevSprint, a student-led algorithmic contest now in its third edition
- Led Google Developer Groups on Campus, organizing STEM outreach programs and HackCon cybersecurity hackathon
- Served as Deputy Chair of the Engineering Career Expo (ECX)
Social Media Celebration and Reactions
The graduate's announcement generated enthusiastic responses across social media platforms, with numerous users celebrating her achievements and expressing admiration for her dedication and success.
One commenter wrote: "A big congratulations! You truly went, saw and conquered!" while another noted: "My motivation that I can eat my cake and still have it in a full piece."
Additional reactions praised her as an inspiration to others, with one user stating: "I'm so proud of you, my friend. You really inspire me!" and another declaring: "The sky will be your starting point."
Context and Significance
This achievement comes at a time when Nigerian universities continue to produce exceptional graduates who excel both academically and in extracurricular leadership roles. Atobiloye's success story highlights the potential for Nigerian students to achieve world-class standards in technical fields while demonstrating leadership and initiative.
The Electrical, Electronics & Computer Engineering department at UNILAG has long been recognized as one of Nigeria's premier engineering programs, making these record-breaking accomplishments particularly noteworthy within the academic community.
Atobiloye concluded her announcement with the statement: "On to what's next," indicating her readiness to embark on the next phase of her professional journey following this remarkable academic achievement.
