LASU's all-time best graduating student, Miss. Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, hosted Miss Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh, Lagos State University’s (LASU) best student of all time.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, the “fast pace” of programmes at the 26th LASU convocation held last month did not permit the governor to have a personal conversation with Miss Imoitesemeh.
Two weeks later, Sanwo-Olu hosted the valedictorian at the State House, Marina. Imoitesemeh came in the company of her parents, Mr. Ibrahim Yusuf and Hajia Halimah.
“In the Governor’s cozy living room on Thursday, the 23-year-old graduate of Law, who finished with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 on a scale of 5.0, had a relaxed chat with Sanwo-Olu,” Akosile said.
LASU’s all-time best graduating student, Miss. Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu chat at his Marina office as her parents watched on
“At the meeting, the Lagos-born Edo State indigene redeemed the N10 million cash prize pledged by the Governor and the State Government.
“The interaction between Sanwo-Olu and Aminat focused on her background and how she rose to prominence through her brilliance and academic feat.”
The media aide noted that Imoitesemeh told the governor that her “disciplined” parents played a significant role in her personal development and the feat attained.
“Since my primary school days, my parents have shown unrelenting commitment to my personal development and that of my siblings. They trained us to always aim for the best, while they did their best to provide everything we need. They are involved at every level of my academic journey; making them proud is my way of paying back the support they have given me,” she was quoted as saying.
Beyond the prominence, Sanwo-Olu told Imoitesemeh that the academic feat had thrust the responsibility of a role model on her, charging the valedictorian to use her voice and fame to promote scholarship among young people in vulnerable communities.
The governor said Imoitesemeh’s academic achievement had further validated Lagos’ profile as the Centre of Excellence, stressing that his administration would continue to do its best in preserving quality education in the State-owned universities.
Sanwo-Olu also charged the valedictorian to sustain her brilliance and aim for excellence in her future endeavour.
When the governor asked if she had the plan to repeat the feat at the Law School, “I will do my best,” Imoitesemeh assured.
Click to watch our video of the week:
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a significant step towards decongesting the…
Airtel Nigeria reaffirmed its position as a leader in innovative and impactful public relations, clinching…
The Chairman of the Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has called on…