Nigerian Graduate Nelson Elijah Ifechukwu Earns Electrical Engineering First-Class with 4.98/5.00 GPA, Named Covenant University's Top Graduate
His academic prowess also earned him the accolade of being the overall best-graduating student of both the Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering and the entire university's eighteenth graduating set.
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Nelson Elijah Ifechukwu, a Nigerian scholar, has achieved academic excellence by graduating with a first-class honors degree in Electrical Engineering from Covenant University, Nigeria. Nelson distinguished himself further by emerging as the top student among the 1,175 graduates of the 2022/2023 academic session, securing an exceptional GPA of 4.98 out of a possible 5.00.
His academic prowess also earned him the accolade of being the overall best-graduating student of both the Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering and the entire university's eighteenth graduating set.
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Throughout his tenure at Covenant University, Nelson maintained an impeccable academic record with straight A’s, having received only one B during his academic journey. His commitment to excellence extended beyond the classroom, as he actively contributed to the Enactus team, focusing on sustainable projects aimed at social impact and entrepreneurship. Additionally, he served on the technical crew, leveraging his skills in Robotics Engineering.
Among his notable achievements, Nelson and his team developed innovative projects integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI). This includes "CamAI," a camera harnessing AI capabilities, and "OWÓ," an AI-powered chatbot facilitating financial transactions through social media platforms like WhatsApp. Their ingenuity was recognized at the Hackit Challenge by 3Line Card Management Limited, where they secured the First Runner-Up position and a cash prize of one million naira.
Currently, Nelson is enriching his research experience as a research intern at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom, reflecting his ongoing dedication to advancing technological innovation.
