Senator Idiat Adebule, who represents Lagos West Senatorial District, has congratulated Aminat Yusuf on her academic feat.
While congratulating the law graduate, Senator Adebule said, “This is another Idan— 5.0 CGPA, coming 40 years after similar feat at LASU.”
She congratulated Aminat on her incredible accomplishment via her Facebook page on Saturday June 17, 2023.
Adebule said, “Breaking the glass ceiling in any field is no small feat, and your achievement is an inspiration for excellence. I’m incredibly proud of you and the example you have set for others.”
She added, “Your accomplishment is a testament to your talent, intelligence, and evidence of your devotional commitment to your studies.
“I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, while I’m excited in anticipation of the amazing things you will accomplish in your career as a law graduate.”
Also congratulating her, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, wrote, “In Lagos, we value hard work, dedication and excellence.
“Congratulations to Aminat Yusuf, a law student at Lagos State University (LASU), for achieving a remarkable feat, being the first undergraduate in 40 years to obtain a CGPA of 5.0. This is truly commendable! Your dedication and hard work have paid off.”
“I am also thrilled to hear about the outstanding academic achievements of 282 students who achieved first-class honours in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 sessions.
“As a state, we will continue to reward and support academic excellence.”
Aminat Yusuf is a law student of Faculty of Law, Lagos State University (Ojo). She emerged the first student of the university to get a perfect cumulative grade point average (CGP) of 5.0.(First Class Hons.) In 40 years.
Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, LASU Vice Chancellor, disclosed this, during a press briefing ahead of the 26th convocation of the institution, scheduled to take place on June 21.
The VC said that Yusuf, will get a cash prize of N500,000 for her stellar academic record.
