Temitope Oyedeji has further proven that hard work pays by emerging as the best graduating student of Mathematics at the University of Ibadan (UI).
Oyedeji told Muse.ng that he feels extremely happy and grateful to God for achieving such feat.
“It’s a privilege”
The young man said he sees his achievement as a privilege, adding that he emerged best student because he got it right and not because he did anything spectacular.
In his words: “First, I see this as a privilege and everyone of us come into higher institutions with the dream of finishing as the best in our department, faculty and even in the University.
“Though I really do not think I had an edge or did something spectacular but I made sure I got it right as I gained admission into the University.”
According to Ayodeji, he was motivated by a lot of things.
In his words: “For instance, my brother who graduated top in his faculty, a WhatsApp group I joined in my first year ‘Mathematical villa’ had lots of gurus who inspired and motivated me to be the best, success stories of those that have gone ahead. It’s just a privilege it all worked out well for me.”
Bagging 41 awards
Oyedeji won 41 awards throughout his four-year academic journey in UI.
Speaking on whether his studies denied him of his social life, the young man said he found a way to balance both.
In his words: “I engaged in sporting activities like football. I won the best sportsman in my department in my final year.
“I also played for both department and faculty football team. That’s like the social thing I do. Watching and playing football.”
According to the first class graduate, there were a lot of social activities in school especially in the second semesters of every session that were fun-filled and distracting.
He said: “I made sure I balance all. My primary assignment in the school is my academics.
Ayodeji’s next plan
The young man said he plans to take his career building process a step ahead by going to graduate school on scholarship and furthering his education in the West, adding that he’s open to support and guidance.
Ayodeji urged those aspiring to graduate with a first class to know what works for them and be intention about succeeding.
In his words:
“Don’t be intimidated by anyone. You can be the best anywhere. Everything is possible.”
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