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Lagos twins graduate LASU with top honors, national and international awards

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Ajitoketwu, achieved academic distinction at Lagos State University.
  • Taiwo graduated with First-Class honours in Biology Education, while Kehinde was named Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education.
  • Their achievements include multiple scholarships, international recognition, and selection for the global Millennium Fellowship program.

Twins Taiwo and Kehinde Ajitokewu have graduated from Lagos State University with exceptional academic honors, marking a significant achievement for their family and the institution. Taiwo earned a First-Class degree in Biology Education, while his twin brother Kehinde was recognized as the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education.

Excellence is the reward of steadfastness and consistency.

— Taiwo AjitokewuTaiwo Ajitokewu reflecting on his and his twin brother's academic journey on LinkedIn.

Their success comes as LASU celebrated a combined graduation of over 20,000 students, with 494 achieving First-Class honors across two academic sessions. The Ajitokewu twins, hailing from Lagos Island, not only excelled in their respective fields but also accumulated numerous accolades during their undergraduate careers. These include multiple national and local scholarships, international recognitions, and professional mentorships.

Both brothers were also selected as Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2025, a prestigious global leadership program organized by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network. This program saw over 60,000 young leaders apply worldwide, with only a fraction being selected. Taiwo's fellowship project focused on waste management sustainability, aiming to promote recycling and reduction of waste generation. His profile also highlights his roles as a LASU SDGs Youth Ambassador and Cowrywise Campus Ambassador, along with past leadership positions.

I’m Taiwo Ajitokewu, a First-Class Graduate in Biology Education, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.

— Taiwo AjitokewuTaiwo Ajitokewu introducing himself after their graduation.

Taiwo shared on LinkedIn that their academic journey, though starting with uncertainty, was propelled by determination and consistency. He noted that they found opportunities in fields some considered less valuable, emphasizing that "Excellence is the reward of steadfastness and consistency."

My twin brother, Ajitokewu Kehinde, is the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.

— Taiwo AjitokewuTaiwo Ajitokewu introducing his twin brother's achievement.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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