UNILORIN Graduate Zainab Abdulsalam Achieves First Class

Zainab Abdulsalam, a fresh Economics graduate from the University of Ilorin, achieved a First Class degree and ranked among the top two students out of 162 in her department. In her LinkedIn post from October 2026, she reflected on her four-year journey, attributing her success to academic dedication, leadership, and professional exposure.

Zainab held several leadership positions, including twice serving as Director at the Economics Students Research Association (ESRA), where she led training sessions and oversaw the publication of economics reports. She also headed the planning committee for the 10th Annual Economics Students Summit under the Nigerian Economics Students Association (NESA), delivering the summit's first-ever Legacy Project.

Additionally, she served as Finance Analyst for the Investment Society at Unilorin and received the Volunteer of the Year award from NESA Unilorin. Zainab gained professional experience through an advisory internship with KPMG Nigeria and completed virtual internships with JPMorgan Chase and Internship Experience UK.

She holds certifications in accounting fundamentals, financial modelling, and Excel, and is seeking graduate opportunities in investment banking, advisory, and compliance roles.