A graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has expressed his determination to make a significant impact online after being honored as the Best Graduating Student in Mechanical Engineering, with an impressive CGPA of 4.80/5.0.
He shared his achievement in a post on X (formerly Twitter), alongside a photo of himself holding his certificate. In the post, he wrote:
“Yesterday, I received ₦5,000 as the award for Best Graduating Student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Benin for the 2021/2022 Academic Session, graduating with a CGPA of 4.80/5.0.”
He went on to highlight the importance of the award, given his challenging background, and reflected on his journey. “This award holds great significance for me, considering my journey from a very disadvantaged background to achieving such an outstanding feat. I am also honored to have served as a student leader in several positions, notably as President of my department and faculty (NUESA).”
He also shared some of his cherished experiences: “Additionally, having the opportunity to teach others while in school and play football for my class and department were accomplishments I truly cherish. Looking forward to better days ahead 🙏.”
The post quickly gained attention, with many users sharing their thoughts and congratulating him in the comments section.
