LASU 2026 best graduating student gets N10m cash prize

Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide has been honored as the overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), receiving a N10 million cash prize. Oluolamide, who studied Aerospace Engineering, achieved a remarkable 4.97 Grade Point Average (CGPA) out of a possible 5.00, earning him First-Class Honours for the 2025/2026 academic session.

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4.97 / 5.00 CGPA. First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering at Lagos State University. Official Senate Approval.

The substantial cash prize was presented by the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme, an initiative designed to acknowledge and encourage exceptional academic achievement and innovation among students. The award ceremony took place during the university's 29th and 30th combined convocation, held at the Olatunji Bello Auditorium on the Epe Campus.

Oluolamide's academic success was announced by LASU's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, who also disclosed that over 20,000 students graduated across the two academic sessions, including 494 with first-class honours. Beyond his academic prowess, Oluolamide was actively involved in extracurricular activities, research, and academic publications during his undergraduate studies.

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All glory to God for His grace, wisdom, and strength every step of the way. What God cannot do does not exist!

Expressing gratitude on social media, Oluolamide dedicated his success to God, stating, "All glory to God for His grace, wisdom, and strength every step of the way. What God cannot do does not exist!" He also highlighted other achievements, such as being named Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner, his second such award. Furthermore, two of his research papers were accepted for presentation at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ NAICE 2026 conference in Lagos.

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Winning my 2nd Scholar of the Year title during my undergrad is the best way to close a chapter. Late nights, heavy research, and relentless focus paid off.