From Lagos Slum to First Class: Ayomide Olubunmi's Inspiring LASU Journey

Ayomide Olubunmi, a graduate of Lagos State University, has shared her inspiring journey from growing up in a Lagos slum to graduating with first-class honours and a CGPA of 4.77.

After losing her father at five months old, she was raised by her mother who struggled to provide for the family through street trading and other jobs. Ayomide also hawked sachet water as a teenager.

Her opportunity came when an uncle based in Germany learned about her circumstances and agreed to sponsor her education.

During her time at university, she combined academics with enterprise and leadership. She ran a business, worked as an event host and established a 30-member team known as LASU Fellows, while also holding a full-time remote job.

Despite the challenges, she emerged as the best graduating student in Public Relations and Advertising for the 2024/2025 academic session. In August 2026, she received the Alima Atta Memorial Endowment Fund Award for Best Graduating Student in the department.

She now works as a communication strategist at a technology company and encourages students to remain disciplined, understand their learning habits and avoid comparing themselves with others.