UNILORIN's Taslim Abdussalam Named Best Graduate in 2026

Taslim Abdussalam, a recent graduate of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from the University of Ilorin, has been recognized as the Best Graduating Student in his department, achieving First-Class Honours. He shared this accomplishment on LinkedIn in October 2026, describing his academic journey as "eventful" and expressing gratitude to his lecturers, mentors, family, and friends for their support.

His graduation ceremony included his induction into the engineering profession, marking his transition from student to practicing engineer. Abdussalam's recognition as the Best Graduating Student is a significant milestone in his undergraduate career.

In his reflections, he emphasized the importance of this achievement beyond mere certificates and trophies, viewing it as both an end and a beginning as he prepares for a professional engineering career. His post received warm congratulations from colleagues and fellow engineers who have followed his academic journey.