Francis Olusegun Makes Waves With Reported Historic 5.0 CGPA at UNILORIN
By Akin Alade
Ogbomoso is celebrating one of its own, Francis Olusegun, following reports that the brilliant young scholar achieved a perfect 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), an extraordinary academic feat being described by his supporters as a first in the institution’s history.
The achievement has generated excitement among family members, friends and well-wishers, particularly within Ogbomoso, where Olusegun’s outstanding academic performance has become a source of pride and inspiration.
What makes the feat particularly remarkable is the consistency reportedly demonstrated throughout his undergraduate journey. From his early years at the university through his final year, Olusegun was said to have maintained A grades across his courses without recording a B or C, thereby sustaining the maximum possible CGPA.
At UNILORIN, an A grade carries 5.0 grade points, making a perfect 5.0 CGPA an exceptional demonstration of sustained academic excellence.
Five Decades of UNILORIN, One Exceptional Academic Journey
Established in 1975, the University of Ilorin recently marked its golden jubilee, celebrating five decades of academic development and institutional growth.
Against this background, Olusegun’s reported achievement has attracted even greater attention, with the perfect CGPA being celebrated as a potentially historic milestone.
While an official university statement confirming that he is the first graduate in UNILORIN’s history to finish with an overall 5.0 CGPA would firmly establish the record, the performance itself represents an extraordinary academic accomplishment worthy of recognition.
The University of Ilorin has produced several outstanding scholars over the years. In 2024, for example, Mathematics graduate James Adebayo told the university’s official bulletin that he had hoped to graduate with a 5.0 CGPA and break the institution’s record but eventually finished with 4.96 after recording two B grades.
That background further illustrates just how difficult maintaining a perfect CGPA throughout an undergraduate programme can be.
Ogbomoso Has Another Reason to Celebrate
For the people of Ogbomoso, Francis Olusegun’s accomplishment goes beyond academic figures on a transcript. It represents discipline, determination, consistency and the possibility of achieving excellence through sustained commitment.
The ancient city, renowned for producing accomplished professionals, academics, entrepreneurs and leaders in different fields, now has another young achiever whose story can inspire students across Oyo State and Nigeria.
His journey sends a particularly powerful message to young Nigerians at a time when distractions and economic challenges continue to confront students: academic excellence remains achievable through focus, discipline and determination.
Francis Olusegun’s 5.0 CGPA Sets New Standard for Excellence
Maintaining excellent grades for one semester is impressive. Sustaining them year after year until graduation requires another level of commitment.
That is what makes Olusegun’s story exceptional.
Beyond celebrating the result, his achievement should encourage parents, schools, communities and governments to continue recognising and supporting young Nigerians demonstrating exceptional academic potential.
Academic excellence deserves the same public celebration accorded achievements in entertainment, sports and other sectors.
For Francis Olusegun, graduation may therefore represent not the end of an extraordinary journey but the beginning of greater accomplishments.
As congratulations continue to pour in, Ogbomoso has every reason to beat its drums and blow its trumpets for a son whose academic performance has brought honour to his family and community.
Congratulations, Francis Olusegun. May this outstanding achievement open greater doors, create global opportunities and inspire a new generation of Nigerian students to believe that excellence without compromise remains possible.
