UNILAG Graduate Samuel Badekale Wins Prestigious Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Samuel Badekale, a brilliant University of Lagos graduate, has made history by becoming the only Nigerian and West African recipient of the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in Bio-membranes scholarship.

Badekale, who graduated with a perfect 5.00 CGPA in Cell Biology and Genetics, will study at three top European universities: Université Côte d'Azur in France, University of Genoa in Italy, and University of Osnabrück in Germany.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Plus program is a highly competitive academic award funded by the European Union. It aims to equip scholars with interdisciplinary expertise in biomedical sciences, preparing them for careers as researchers, practitioners, or decision-makers. 

Badekale's academic excellence has earned him recognition as the 2023/2024 Overall Best Graduating Student and Best in Sciences at UNILAG. His achievement serves as an inspiration to young Nigerians, demonstrating the power of education in unlocking global opportunities .

"Education isn’t a scam. It’s a weapon. Use it... Trust God. Hold your education tightly. Come out with the best grades possible, strive for excellence, because education is still one of the most powerful keys to move from your local community to the global stage." 

This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in Badekale's academic journey, and his story is set to inspire a new generation of Nigerian students to aim for global relevance.