Odunayo Ibitoye, a talented Nigerian woman, has graduated with first-class honours in Law from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, and received 15 awards as the top graduating student in her faculty.
Earning 15 Academic Awards and University Senate Commendations, Odunayo emerged as the best-graduating student from the Faculty of Law at Olabisi Onabanjo University.
She took to LinkedIn to share her triumph, expressing pride in being one of only four graduates to achieve a first-class grade in the faculty since its inception in 1982.
”On the 31st of January I officially became a member of the exclusive 4 students in the history of Olabisi Onabanjo University Faculty of Law to graduate with a First Class since its establishment in 1982,” she said.
She said it was a journey of hard work, consistency, and a positive mindset, adding that she gained admission with the resounding tune of “no one can graduate with first class in this faculty”.
Odunayo said that her father had always taught her that ”as a man thinks in his heart so is he” which made her block the negativity and remain focused. ”5 years later, I am walking into my future with over 15 academic awards and commendations combined,” she said.
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Odunayo Ibitoye faced a challenging final year, with intense pressure causing her grades to dip, yet she still managed to graduate top of her class of over 220 students.
During her time at Olabisi Onabanjo University, she actively participated in the University Law Clinic, Law Student Parliamentary Council, and co-founded the Energy Law Club, all while maintaining excellent grades.
Expressing deep gratitude, Odunayo credited her success to God and her mentors, confidently overcoming her imposter syndrome. She also celebrated her closest friends, who were among the top 10 students in her faculty, and acknowledged the mentorship of a senior colleague.
On LinkedIn, Odunayo shared her early commitment to gender equality, founding a social media account called ‘Nigerianfeminist’ at age 17 to spotlight and address gender inequality issues in Nigeria.
Through this platform, she provided a space for women and young girls to discuss feminism and developed her skills in creative writing, social media management, and content creation.