Oluwatobiloba Popoola, From Hustling to First Class, FUTA Graduate Shares Inspiring Journey

Oluwatobiloba Popoola, a graduate of Animal Production and Health from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has achieved a remarkable First Class degree with a CGPA of 4.75/5.0 despite balancing academics with side hustles.

Popoola’s FUTA journey began in 2017 through the Pre-Degree Science (PDS) program after narrowly missing university admissions twice. Initially indifferent about his academic performance, he experienced a turning point in 200-level when a lecturer highlighted his First-Class potential, sparking a commitment to excellence.

While pursuing his studies, Popoola juggled responsibilities as a middleman for laptop repairs and a tutorial teacher, driven by financial necessity. Despite the challenges, he achieved his first perfect CGPA of 5.0 in 300-level, maintaining exceptional performance throughout his undergraduate years.

Reflecting on his journey, Popoola credits FUTA as a transformative training ground and expresses a commitment to applying his knowledge to real-world problems. With aspirations for advanced studies in Animal Production and Health, he remains open to opportunities to further his academic and professional pursuits.

“To God alone be all the glory,” Popoola concludes.