Lagos State University Graduate Achieves First Class Degree

Adaeze Ashibuogwu graduated from the Department of Economics at Lagos State University (LASU) in 2025, earning a First Class Honours degree with a CGPA of 4.64 out of 5.00, placing her in the top 3.44% of her graduating class of 7,621 students. Initially intending to study Accounting, a conversation with her father encouraged her to pursue Economics while still aiming for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) qualification.

Despite facing challenges, including difficult exams and the need to rewrite two ICAN papers, Adaeze excelled academically and was recognized as one of the five most diligent students in her department. Her extracurricular achievements include serving as Deputy Lead Organiser for TEDxLASU 2024, Public Relations Officer for the Aspiring Economists Forum, and representing students in their national association.

She contributed to research on electronic banking and climate-induced migration, earned scholarships, and served as a virtual delegate for Nigeria at the World Bank Group Youth Summit in 2025 and 2026. Adaeze also received a commendation letter from the LASU Vice-Chancellor for her volunteering efforts.