Meet Esther Adedoyin Adeniyi, who bagged a First Class Honours in Wildlife and Ecotourism from the University of Ibadan

Esther Adedoyin Adeniyi has cemented her place among Nigeria’s academic elite, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Ecotourism with First Class Honours from the University of Ibadan (UI).

Her academic journey culminated in a historic performance during the 2024 academic session, where she emerged as the Best Graduating Student in the Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism and the Second Best Graduating Student in the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources.

Esther’s path to the top was defined by rigorous consistency and intellectual depth. Her final transcript reflects a staggering record of:

62 Distinction (A) grades

22 Very Good (B) grades

2 Credit (C) grades

This milestone was achieved amidst a highly competitive cohort of 5,900 graduating students. Of this number, only 488 attained First Class Honours, with Esther ranking among the most distinguished.

Behind the remarkable statistics were years of intense discipline, including countless overnight study sessions and the navigation of demanding research assignments. Esther revealed that the journey was not without its emotional hurdles, citing moments of profound doubt and weariness.

“For me, academic excellence has been non-negotiable, even on the days I felt weary,” she remarked, reflecting on the mindset that propelled her through the most challenging periods of her undergraduate studies.

As a graduate of Wildlife and Ecotourism, Esther enters a critical field focused on conservation and sustainable development. Her achievement is a testament to the potential of young researchers in the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources to drive innovation in Nigeria’s environmental sector.

Esther Adedoyin Adeniyi stands not only as a departmental record-breaker but as an inspiration to students across the University of Ibadan, proving that unwavering dedication can transform academic pressure into groundbreaking success.