Yusuf Aminat, a First Class Law graduate from Lagos State University (LASU), originally from Edo State, has received an offer of automatic employment in the state's public service from Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Yusuf achieved the highest-ever Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 in the Law Degree Programme at LASU, according to GistReel.
The Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., conveyed the governor's offer, stating, "Beyond merely congratulating her, we have offered automatic employment to her. Indeed, we have reached out to her parents and spoken with them. They have accepted our offer of employment."
Rt Hon Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, hosted Aminat and her parents in his office, praising her as a role model for young Nigerians who aspire to take charge of their country's future.
Shaibu expressed, "You have given hope to that child that thinks all is lost. Nigeria is in dire need of role models, role models are lacking in our system and the last elections showed that the young people are ready to take their destiny in their hands, people like you will have to play a role to motivate them."
Representing the Dean of the Law Faculty at LASU, Professor Kareem Olatoye, lecturer Obadan Abudu described Aminat as hardworking and frequently found in the library.
Aminat's father, Ibrahim Yusuf, acknowledged her exceptional abilities and expressed gratitude to the state government for the job offer, while also advocating for the reinstatement of bursaries for students.
"In the past, there used to be a policy of bursary for Edo Students studying anywhere in the country, I think this is the time for the government to give that a thought again because I know what we passed through for her to study Law," he remarked.
Responding to the recognition, Amina expressed her pride in being from Edo state and her commitment to giving back to her homeland.
She stated, "I have always been very passionate about reading law and the fact that women of today now have more opportunities than our mothers had. I wanted to also show that to a full extent when given the opportunity we will excel and with God's support and my parents' support;
"I have been able to do that, and the goal is to excel beyond my imagination. I intend to go as far as my imagination can take me, and I am passionate about my state."