UNILORIN's Olusegun Francis Achieves Perfect 5.0 CGPA

Olusegun Francis, a 21-year-old Mathematics graduate from Ogbomoso, has been recognized as the overall best graduating student at the University of Ilorin with a perfect 5.0 CGPA. In an interview with Legit.ng, he discussed his journey, which included overcoming financial hardships and academic pressures.

Francis chose UNILORIN due to its academic reputation and proximity to home, as two of his older siblings had also studied there. He successfully gained admission by scoring 225 in the UTME and 19 out of 30 in the post-UTME.

Throughout his studies, he adapted his study habits to his strengths, accessed university resources, and received scholarships. He served as Deputy Director of the Mathematical Science Student Research Association and mentored junior students.

Looking to the future, Francis aims to combine mathematics and artificial intelligence to tackle public health challenges, particularly in predicting disease outbreaks in resource-constrained settings. He is also interested in pursuing a fully funded scholarship abroad for further studies.