Aminat Moody Becomes First-Class Sociology Graduate in 2026

Aminat Moody, a sociology graduate from the University of Ilorin, completed her undergraduate degree with First Class Honours in October 2026. This achievement marks her as the only first-class graduate in her department in five years and only the fourth student to ever attain this distinction.

Moody shared her milestone on LinkedIn, emphasizing that her academic success was significant beyond the grade itself. She finished as the best graduating student in the 2026 sociology set.

Throughout her studies, she faced challenges that affected her cumulative grade point average, leading to uncertainty about her academic goals. Despite these difficulties, she persevered and ultimately achieved her desired result.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Moody served as a class representative, participated in leadership activities, tutored peers, and honed her writing skills. She expressed interest in sociology, public health, and health inequalities, seeking postgraduate scholarship opportunities and mentorship in medical sociology.

Her announcement received positive reactions on LinkedIn from colleagues and well-wishers.