19-Year-Old Emerges Overall Best Graduating Student at OOU’s 34th Convocation
“I wrote my first JAMB [university entrance exam] at 14. Then, I got admission into the university at 15. Finally, I graduated at 19.”
Okoro David Emeka 
Aishat Dauda A. captivated social media on Thursday as she recounted her extraordinary academic journey during the 34th convocation ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU). The 19-year-old graduate not only celebrated her degree but also clinched multiple top honors, including the title of Overall Best Graduating Student (BGS) for the 2023/2024 academic session.
A Trailblazer from Youth
In a heartfelt post on her X account (formerly Twitter), Aishat revealed her unconventional path to success: “I wrote my first JAMB [university entrance exam] at 14. Then, I got admission into the university at 15. Finally, I graduated at 19.” Her early academic prowess saw her enroll at OOU as one of its youngest undergraduates, culminating in a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Sweeping Academic Honors
Aishat’s brilliance was recognized across multiple levels. She emerged as the Best Graduating Student in both the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Social Sciences, in addition to securing the university-wide BGS title. Her achievements extend beyond academics: she was named First Runner-Up in the September 2023 Inter-Faculty Debate Competition and was a beneficiary of the prestigious Gbemiga Abiodun Education Program Scholarship for the 2023-2024 session.
A Celebration of Excellence
The 34th OOU convocation ceremony, held on January 30, highlighted Aishat’s story as a testament to dedication and intellectual excellence. Her post, tagged with #OOUConvocation, #34thOOUCONVOCATION, and #Graduate, drew widespread acclaim, with netizens praising her as a role model for aspiring scholars.
Inspiring Future Generations
Aishat’s journey underscores the power of perseverance and early ambition. “Her achievements at such a young age are not just a personal triumph but an inspiration to students nationwide,” remarked a faculty member. As she steps into the next chapter, Aishat Dauda A. stands as a beacon of academic excellence, proving that age is no barrier to extraordinary success.
About Olabisi Onabanjo University
Founded in 1982, OOU remains a beacon of academic and leadership excellence, producing globally competitive graduates.
