A young Nigerian man eventually earns a mathematics degree with a 4.84 CGPA ten years after graduating high school.
AFRICA | A young Nigerian man finally earns a degree in mathematics with a 4.84CGPA ten years after graduating high school.
Stephen Emmanuel, a young Nigerian, has celebrated a noteworthy academic accomplishment by graduating from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, with a degree in mathematics and an exceptional cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.84.
His accomplishment, which marks the conclusion of a protracted and difficult academic path, comes ten years after he graduated from high school.
Stephen shared his happiness on LinkedIn and thought back on the challenges he had overcome. He declared, “I’ve finally earned my first degree—and in style—nearly ten years after secondary school.”
After earning a perfect 5.00 grade point average in four semesters and five altogether during his studies, Stephen finished as the top student in his department.
He maintained outstanding academic standing while establishing a prosperous profession in software engineering, despite setbacks along the way.
Stephen highlighted the dual focus of his academic and professional pursuits by sharing, “All this while building my software career and working on projects for multinationals.”
With more than five years of experience, Stephen is a proficient software developer. He explains his enthusiasm for developing creative and approachable digital solutions on his LinkedIn profile:
“I enjoy creating innovative and practical digital products. I want to tackle problems and come up with easy and creative solutions to make things operate smoothly for users. From the user interface to the internal operations, I am capable of working on any aspect of a software project,” he stated.
Additionally, he highlighted his dedication to lifelong learning and innovation, indicating a strong interest in cutting-edge domains like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
