If you are looking for an inspiring story of academic excellence and perseverance, look no further than Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro. He is a Nigerian Engineer who recently graduated with distinction from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom. He also became the best graduating student of his batch, earning praises from his professors and peers.
Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro is a young man from Nigeria who has a passion for engineering and renewable energy. He started his education in Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin. He then decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems at Staffordshire University in the UK.
He said he chose Staffordshire University because of its reputation for excellence in engineering and its state-of-the-art facilities. He also appreciated the support and guidance he received from the staff and lecturers throughout his studies.
Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro not only completed his Master’s degree with distinction, but he also emerged as the best graduating student of his cohort. He was selected as the valedictorian and delivered an inspirational speech at the graduation ceremony.
He said: “It was a great honour to have been the valedictorian and given the graduation speech…Right from my first day of class, I could tell it would be an amazing journey even though I knew it wasn’t going to be easy.”
He also received accolades from his professors, who praised his academic performance and his leadership skills. Dr Alison L Griffiths, the associate professor of electrical engineering at Staffordshire University, said: “Huge Congratulations Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro all the best for your future! You made an extremely inspirational speech, many of our other graduates commented and applauded you, you really reached out to them – well done.”
Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro is one of the many Nigerians who are pursuing higher education abroad and making exceptional grades. According to a report by UNESCO, Nigeria is the top African country with the most students studying abroad, with over 75,000 Nigerians enrolled in foreign universities in 2019.
The report also shows that Nigerians prefer to study in English-speaking countries, such as the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Ghana. The most popular fields of study for Nigerians abroad are engineering, business, health sciences and social sciences.
Nigerians studying abroad have also demonstrated their academic prowess and their contributions to their host countries. For instance, in 2021, a Nigerian student named Victor Olalusi scored 5.0 GPA out of 5.0 at the Russian National Research Medical University, becoming the best graduating student in Russia. In 2020, another Nigerian student named Folafoluwa Oginni graduated with a perfect 5.0 GPA from Heterfordshire University in the UK, breaking a 50-year record.
Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro’s story is important because it showcases the potential and talent of Nigerian youths who are striving for excellence in their chosen fields. It also highlights the importance of education as a tool for empowerment and development.
His story also serves as an inspiration and motivation for other Nigerians who aspire to study abroad and achieve their dreams. He said: “My advice to anyone who wants to study abroad is to go for it. Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your goals. There are many opportunities out there for you to explore. Just work hard, be focused and be determined.”
Nigerians are known for their excellence and determination in various fields of endeavor, and education is no exception. One of the latest examples of this is Chibueze Elisha King, a Nigerian student who graduated as the best student in his department and faculty at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Cyprus, Europe.
Chibueze, who hails from Imo State, studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at EMU and finished with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.0/4.0. He also received the Rector’s High Honor Award and the Faculty High Honor Award for his outstanding academic performance.
According to Chibueze, his journey to success was not easy, but he was motivated by his passion for engineering and his desire to make his family and country proud. He said he faced many challenges, such as financial difficulties, language barriers, and cultural differences, but he overcame them with hard work, perseverance, and faith. Read more about Elisha here.
