For the first time in 40 years, Lagos State University has produced a first-class graduate in History and International Studies. Professor Adeyeri Olusegun, the Head of History and International Studies, revealed that a young lady named Temitope Ayeobasan broke this remarkable record.
Speaking to Vanguard, Professor Adeyeri highlighted the significance of this achievement for the department and the university.
He said; “Ayeobasan Temitope has shown resilience from her 100 level until now. She deserves it. This is the first of its kind since this school was established in 1984. She is an adult; whether she would want to be retained will depend on her. But I know for sure that wherever she goes, she will need a mentor to help her advance.”
While speaking to the media, Temitope Ayeobasan, the first-class graduate, shared insights into her academic background and future aspirations.
The Lagos State University graduate stated:
“I finished secondary school in 2020, and I’m 21 years old. I actually never wanted to study history; due to certain circumstances, I had to settle for it temporarily while waiting for a transfer to law. But along the line, I fell in love with it and decided to stay.
“At first, I wasn’t sure I would achieve a First Class because I didn’t initially want to study history, but I adhered to my mantra: ‘Whatever’s worth doing at all is worth doing well,’ so I put my all into it.”
Ayeobasan also highlighted her challenges:
“Most things in the department came easily to me, but I would say my greatest challenge was having to write multiple exams on the same day. Also, I’m not the biggest fan of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. classes, so that was another hurdle.
“I believe the greatest strategy is having a passion for what you do and deciding to invest your all into it. Reading was easy for me because I enjoyed it. Besides that, I ensured I had personal notes separate from those provided by my lecturers.”