ABU Graduate Shares Journey to Becoming Overall Best Graduating Student

Joseph Ayodele, a first-class Computer Science graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has emerged as the university’s overall best graduating student.

He explained that studying for two to three hours daily, using YouTube tutorials and maintaining discipline helped him succeed academically.

His journey included delays caused by ASUU strikes and the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to his graduation in December 2025.

Ayodele also revealed that he once dreamed of joining the Nigerian Defence Academy but was unsuccessful after two attempts.

He is currently participating in the NYSC programme and hopes to secure a fully funded scholarship for postgraduate studies.

He encouraged students to set clear goals, prepare early for examinations and remain consistent even when their academic journey takes longer than expected.