UNILORIN Graduate Okutade Michael Achieves First Class Honour

Okutade Michael Oluwafisayo, a Biochemistry graduate of the University of Ilorin, announced in October 2026 that he completed his degree with a first-class honour, achieving a cumulative grade point average of 4.54 out of 5.00. Throughout his studies, Okutade managed his own shoemaking brand, JINGO, which he founded as a student.

He described the challenges of balancing academic responsibilities with customer orders, emphasizing the need for discipline, effective time management, and personal sacrifice. Okutade credited his faith for helping him navigate these challenges, stating that with God, everything became easier.

He expressed gratitude for being able to pursue both academic excellence and entrepreneurial ambitions, viewing them as complementary rather than competing priorities. Now that he has completed his undergraduate studies, Okutade is seeking opportunities in biochemistry research, drug discovery, and biotechnology.