A 61-year-old man surprises by achieving a remarkable 4.84 CGPA from UNILAG, emerging as the top graduating student

A 61-year-old Nigerian man, Sobowale Babatunde, has achieved an outstanding feat by emerging as the overall best graduating student from the University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute (UNILAG). This extraordinary accomplishment was shared by the institution on their official page on X (formerly Twitter) on the 24th of Jan 2024.

Graduating with an impressive CGPA of 4.84, Sobowale Babatunde has proven that age is no barrier to excellence

. UNILAG, in describing him as a “trailblazer who shattered stereotypes,” commended his dedication, resilience, and commitment to his academic pursuits. According to the school’s official handle, he is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management.

Many netizens have flocked to the school’s official page comment section to express their admiration, with numerous congratulations pouring in.

Netizens Reactions…

@Hardeydunni said: “Wow…I know this papa, he's in my department biz admin. Congratulations, sir.”

@ItheMisfit_ said: “@blaqdgrapher see your mate oooo.”

@Mhiz_horlyday said: “Wow, no dream is unachievable when you are intentional about it.”

@lordbanz12 said: “Baba no wan gree for anybody, congrats.”

@DinebariB said: “Many congratulations Sir. This is amazing.”

@CallMeSmallie said: “Wow! This is beautiful. Congratulations, Mr Sobowale!”

@IAM_KCS said: “WHEN MAN WAKES UP FROM SLEEP IS HIS MORNING.”

@TheBlackOla said: “Congratulations sir but school is a scam in Nigeria.”

@Eshor_Jerry said: “Congratulations sir; he didn’t come to play.”

@MDJo30940 said: “Wow…. Fantastic, Great achievement!”

@Samtech112 said: “I love the way best graduating students are been celebrated this will make the society a better place.”

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