Brilliant 22-year-old Lady sets record as first-ever female to earn first-class in Physics, graduates with 4.81/5.00 CGPA

In a historic achievement, 22-year-old Zainab Abdulahi has become the first-ever female to earn a first-class degree in Physics at Uthman Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, Nigeria. Zainab graduated with an exceptional grade point average (GPA) of 4.81 out of 5.00, securing her place in the annals of the university's history.

Zainab's journey to this remarkable accomplishment is a testament to her dedication and passion for academic excellence. Her academic prowess dates back to her early years, where she consistently excelled. She was the overall best student at the University Primary School during her basic education and maintained this excellence throughout her high school years.

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Achieving this remarkable feat was not a stroke of luck but a result of Zainab's relentless hard work and unwavering commitment. She emphasized that her approach to learning was focused on comprehension rather than memorization, highlighting her aversion to cramming. During any free moment, she utilized her time productively by reading, whether it was in the classroom, library, or group study sessions.

Zainab's academic journey took an unexpected turn when her initial aspiration to study Medicine was constrained by her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores. Despite scoring exceptionally well, she fell just short of the required score for Medicine, a disappointment that could have deterred many. However, Zainab's determination led her to explore alternative academic paths.

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Her mentor advised her to accept the course offered by the university, which was Adult Education, but Zainab's unwavering determination led her to push for a change. She expressed her lack of interest in the course and her preference for a science-related field, leading to the option of courses like Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics.

Ultimately, Zainab chose Physics, a subject in which she had excelled during her secondary school years. Despite discouragement from various sources, she remained resolute in her decision. Her resolve and hard work paid off as she pursued her passion for Physics throughout her time at the university.

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With her groundbreaking achievement, Zainab now plans to share her knowledge and passion for Physics with future students. Her ambition is to enter academia as a Physics instructor, with the hope of eliminating the fear associated with Physics and instilling an understanding and interest in the subject.

In her own words, she emphasized, "Physics is not difficult; from the lowest to the highest level, all you need is just to have interest. The insinuation that Physics is difficult is wrong. Physics needs constant research."