Rukayya Zakariya Fadawa Breaks Four-Year Record at Yobe State University

History has been made at the Department of Chemistry, Yobe State University (YSU), as Rukayya Zakariya Fadawa emerged with a prestigious First Class Honours degree.

Her achievement is a significant milestone for the department, which had not recorded a First Class graduate for four consecutive years. Rukayya’s academic feat has been hailed by peers and faculty members as a brilliant testament to resilience, discipline, and scholarly excellence. 

In a field known for its rigorous demands, Rukayya’s performance stands out as a beacon of inspiration. By breaking the long-standing "dry spell" of top-tier honours in her department, she has set a new benchmark for current and incoming students of the physical sciences. 

The university community and well-wishers have taken to various platforms to celebrate her outstanding effort. Her success story reinforces the belief that with unwavering focus and hard work, students can overcome academic hurdles and achieve peak results even in the most challenging disciplines. 

As Rukayya prepares for the next chapter of her professional journey, she leaves behind a legacy of excellence that will be referenced in the halls of Yobe State University for years to come.