Makoko Students Achieve First-Class Degrees at University

Mustapha Oseni and Sisianu Melawakou, two graduates from the Makoko community in Lagos, have achieved First-Class Honours from Benson Idahosa University, Edo State, after receiving scholarships from the Slum2School organization. During the 2025/2026 academic session, Oseni graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, attaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.89, making him the second-best student in his department.

Melawakou graduated with a degree in Mass Communication, achieving a CGPA of 4.57 and also finishing as the second-best in her department. Both graduates are now pursuing careers in their fields, with Melawakou focusing on journalism and Oseni on technology and product management.

Melawakou reflected on her journey in a LinkedIn post, expressing gratitude for her experiences at the university. Otto Orondaam, founder of Slum2School, noted that Melawakou's graduation is particularly fulfilling given the challenges she faced, including the threat of early marriage, which nearly led her to drop out of school.