Brilliant Achievement: Despite Failing Final-Year Course, Chukwuebuka Okonkwo Graduates with First-Class in Chemical Engineering

Chukwuebuka Okonkwo, despite facing challenges and setbacks, has successfully earned a first-class degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. His remarkable achievement comes despite the obstacle of failing a course in his final year.

In a Linkedin post, Okonkwo shared the ups and downs of his academic journey, expressing gratitude for the success he achieved despite numerous challenges. He revealed facing a critical moment when a missing examination script led a lecturer to instruct him to retake a course in the subsequent year.

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"I remember when I cried because I had a missing script. I remember when a lecturer told me 'I want you to come back next year' after seizing my empty script," Okonkwo shared.

The graduate recounted retaking a course in his final year, a period that nearly led him to give up. However, during this challenging time, he discovered a newfound interest in Data Analysis.

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"I remember how I had to write a carryover course in my final year, and that was when I started my Journey in Data Analytics. I gave up... I really did, but thank God for the friends around me," he reflected.

Okonkwo acknowledged the support of mentors, friends, and advisors who played a crucial role in motivating him to persevere. Expressing his gratitude to those who cheered him on, he dedicated his achievement to his mother and looked forward to the future with anticipation.

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The graduate's story serves as an inspiration, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of academic challenges.