UNILORIN's Francis Olusegun Achieves Perfect CGPA

Francis Joseph Olusegun graduated from the Department of Mathematics at the University of Ilorin for the 2025-2026 session, achieving a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0/5.0 and becoming the overall best graduating student. In an interview with Ifeoluwa Adeyeye, he shared his passion for mathematics, which he has loved since childhood, and explained his choice of the University of Ilorin, influenced by his siblings' attendance and the university's strong academic reputation.

Olusegun described his academic journey as challenging due to various difficulties but emphasized his commitment to personal growth and adaptability in learning. He maintained a strong internal motivation and a flexible approach to studying.

His final-year project was titled "Numerical solution to fractional differential equation using the least square method with shifted Hermite polynomial," focusing on developing a numerical solution for complex mathematical equations.