Exceptional Lady sets record as first-ever female to earn first class Honors in Food Engineering
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Abodunrin Oreoluwa, a remarkable academic trailblazer, has etched her name in history as the very first female to attain a first-class degree in Food Engineering at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Her academic journey culminated with a remarkable grade point average of 4.66 out of a possible 5.00.
Oreoluwa earned her bachelor's degree in Food Engineering with a stellar first-class honor, securing a historic 4.66 CGPA that will be remembered for generations to come. Her achievement is particularly significant as she becomes the first woman to accomplish such an academic feat in the field of Food Engineering since the university's inception.
Furthermore, she stands alone as the sole female in her cohort to graduate with first-class honors, a testament to her academic prowess and dedication to excellence. Oreoluwa took to Twitter to share her joy and celebrate her graduation with honors, proudly declaring, "B. Eng Food Engineering. First Class honors. First and only female first-class graduate in the Department of Food Engineering, University of Ilorin."
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In a parallel narrative of academic excellence, Zainab Abdulahi, a brilliant 22-year-old, has similarly etched her name into the annals of history. She is now recognized as the first female to attain a first-class degree in Physics at Uthman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Zainab's academic journey culminated with an impressive grade point average of 4.81 out of 5.00.
Zainab's accomplishment is groundbreaking as she becomes the first woman to achieve a first-class grade in Physics since the inception of the university. Her remarkable academic journey is a testament to her consistent dedication and intelligence, which has been evident from her early years in school.
Both Abodunrin Oreoluwa and Zainab Abdulahi serve as inspirational figures, breaking down barriers and paving the way for future generations of female scholars to strive for academic excellence. Their achievements stand as a testament to the limitless potential of women in academic pursuits.
