We are beyond excited – and truly impressed – to sit down with Samuel Badekale . Of course, you know who he is. He’s one half of the duo crowned as the overall best graduating students this year at the University of Lagos.
Remember those moments when our parents scolded us for getting a B instead of an A, or for coming second instead of first? And, as they always would, they’d ask, “Does the person who came first have two heads?” Well, it seems the answer might just be yes! Samuel graduated from the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics with a flawless CGPA of 5.00, earning the titles of Best Graduating Student in Sciences and Overall Best Graduating Student of his set. If that’s not impressive enough, he’s also ranked among the Top 8 External Young Scientists of 2024 by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).
Impressed yet? Of course, you are! But there’s more to his story. Samuel’s journey to first-class honours, his inspiring background, and the study techniques that propelled him to the top will leave you in awe. Interestingly, both he and Similoluwa Scott , the other first-class graduate in his category, admitted that while achieving a first-class degree is undeniably challenging, it is far from impossible.
Read on to uncover more about Samuel’s journey, his strategies for success, and the unwavering determination that earned him this remarkable achievement. *** Graduating as the top student in your department is an incredible achieveme.
