UNILAG Accounting Prodigy Francis Ezeakunwanne Bags First Class with 4.84 CGPA

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) recently celebrated the remarkable academic feat of Francis Ezeakunwanne, who graduated with First Class Honours in Accounting during the institution's 54th Convocation Ceremony.

Francis finished with a staggering Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.84 out of 5.00, marking him as one of the standout scholars of his set.

Francis’s journey is a blueprint for strategic academic planning and professional development. While maintaining his top-tier grades at UNILAG, he concurrently pursued his professional accounting certifications:

2019: Scored a brilliant 300/400 in JAMB to secure admission into UNILAG.

2022–2023: Accelerated through the ATS 1, 2, and 3 stages of the ICAN exams, passing each in single sittings.

2024: Conquered the Professional Level of the ICAN exams before his final university year.

2025: Capped his journey with a First Class degree.

Reflecting on his path, Francis revealed that his success was forged in the "silence of his books" and a commitment to discipline over comfort. He recalled navigating the transition from the "noise of the market" to intense late-night study sessions, often battling the weight of high ambitions and personal pressure.

"What we see today as a First Class degree was built on consistency in unseen seasons," Francis shared. "It was about choosing preparation over excuses and faith over fear."

By balancing a near-perfect CGPA with a successful professional qualification (ICAN) before graduation, Francis has positioned himself as a formidable talent in the Nigerian financial sector. His story is a powerful reminder that with a clear vision and a "bet on discipline," extraordinary heights are reachable.