butanep: I respect people who graduate with a first class degree from a public university... I am saying this because I tried and put in all my best to bag a first class degree but I still end up with a close CGPA of 4.2.
As a young guy in my first year in school, I got a GP of 4.6 in first year and 4.5 in 2nd year, but from third yr I couldn't make a first klass again till my final year... I put in all my best because I was kind of good... I know I still do some play shall, like following woman N sports but I make sure I balance my time... Still at that I couldn't make the first class... I was asking if its the School(UNIBEN) or my department(Geology) but I couldn't get a valid answer to my question... Ever since then, I always respect a first class graduate because its not easy... Am nt saying a secon class upper is easy because I knw how it take to get that in school but first class demand a lot from You...

sirjohnson: Every first class student should be respected, be it public or private university

Afghanistan:
...Many schools even find it difficult to give out a first class to a student who merits it as most of the departmental lecturere pocket it. There was a case in a university (name witheld) where at the end of 400L, this student was on a GP of 4.6 but because no one has had a first class in that department for about 40 years, they decided to hold a meeting on whether to issue the first class whereas, the student was worth it on merit. They later found a way to reduce it to 4.49 so he could fall on a second class upper. This happened in the department of economics but I don't want to mention the name of the school. The department was later sued...

butanep: I respect people who graduate graduated with a first class degree from a public university universities in Nigeria... I am saying this because I tried and put in all my best to bag a first class degree but I still end up with a close CGPA of 4.2.
As a young guy in my first year in school, I got a GP of 4.6 in first year and 4.5 in 2nd year, but from third yr year I couldn't make a first klass class again till my final year[b]...[/b] I put in all my best because I was kind of good[b]... [/b]I know I still do some play shall, like following woman N and sports but I make sure I balance my time[b]... [/b]Still at that I couldn't make the first class[b]...[/b] I was asking if its the School(UNIBEN) or my department(Geology) but I couldn't get a valid answer to my question[b]...[/b] Ever since then, I always respect a first class graduate because its not easy[b]...[/b] Am nt I'm not saying a secon second class upper is easy because I knw know how it take what it took to get that in school but first class demand a lot from You you ...

naijamark:

I can't imagine how you managed to make a 4.2 CGPA in the first place. Your grammar is horrible. It would have been a total embarrassment to your institution if someone like you make a first. Mere struggle doesn't get you a 1st, series of applicable academic skills you have acquired over a long time does. You made a 2:2 from a Federal University and now think you're better than 1st class graduates from Private Universities? You're just too arrogant. Only God knows if anyone would have a good night sleep if you've unfortunately made a 1st.

dguizman: Bro...his grade has nothing to do with his english,2.2 for fed universities self no be beans o.

mikaj: Trust me ma peepz, someone with a 2.1 in futo is way better than a 1st class from either a private uni or public uni. FUTO no be beans.

Taiye4Christ:
University of Jos

Cmfrt001: I trust my ABUSITES they won't comment because they alone alongside their lectures know what it means to even get a 3rd class from that school let alone a 1st class. The truth remains that it's not all about your class of degree but what you really have inside of the and how you intend to execute it because implementation is paramount. Please nairalanders, donot let results determine your future.

butanep: I respect people who graduate with a first class degree from a public university... I am saying this because I tried and put in all my best to bag a first class degree but I still end up with a close CGPA of 4.2.
As a young guy in my first year in school, I got a GP of 4.6 in first year and 4.5 in 2nd year, but from third yr I couldn't make a first klass again till my final year... I put in all my best because I was kind of good... I know I still do some play shall, like following woman N sports but I make sure I balance my time... Still at that I couldn't make the first class... I was asking if its the School(UNIBEN) or my department(Geology) but I couldn't get a valid answer to my question... Ever since then, I always respect a first class graduate because its not easy... Am nt saying a secon class upper is easy because I knw how it take to get that in school but first class demand a lot from You...

naijamark:

I can't imagine how you managed to make a 4.2 CGPA in the first place. Your grammar is horrible. It would have been a total embarrassment to your institution if someone like you make a first. Mere struggle doesn't get you a 1st, series of applicable academic skills you acquired over a long time does. You made a 2:2 from a Federal University and now think you're better than 1st class graduates from Private Universities? You're just too arrogant. Only God knows if anyone would have a good night sleep if you've unfortunately made a 1st.

Rapsainot: tongue!!!! I'm in high school.... senior class 2

actYourDreams:


I know the hatred I suffered while trying to simply prove to myself that "I can achieve all things through Christ who strengthens me" while in School. FYI, He still strengthens me till today! Why don't we just let the first class or 3rd class or whatever class be! It is high time we as individuals learned to respect everybody, a 3rd class or pass or even someone who never made it to school. This is 2014 for heaven's sake, let's stop this academic discrimination!!!

actYourDreams:


I know the hatred I suffered while trying to simply prove to myself that "I can achieve all things through Christ who strengthens me" while in School. FYI, He still strengthens me till today! Why don't we just let the first class or 3rd class or whatever class be! It is high time we as individuals learned to respect everybody, a 3rd class or pass or even someone who never made it to school. This is 2014 for heaven's sake, let's stop this academic discrimination!!!

DonaldGenes:

Then I'm in Low school

FrancisTony:


Why should they be respected when what most of them do is "la cram, la pour.

What should be respected is what they achieved in life not ordinary paper award.

You don't expect me to be respecting someone with 1st class in EEE when he hasn't achieved anything meaningful to the society.

Wole Soyinka made 2.1 in University and he is being respected today for what he has achieved in life not paper certificate. You dig?


EDITED- I have a secondary school classmate who always score high in every subject. Her result percentage is always a way higher than second position.

She always hit 92, 93 in Physics and Chemistry exam added with test but during Physics and Chemistry practical(s), she fumbles.

Nigerian education is solely based on theory and little or no practical. So, First class should be disregarded except what you are able to reproduce in labour market. Kapish?

actYourDreams:

In case you are wondering, I graduated with a first class (4.64/5.00) in Mathematics from a highly-rated public university, so I know what I'm about to say.

A fundamental problem in Nigeria is "class"! We classify everything so badly that we forget that everyone, either first class, pass, no-degree class etc, has got something to offer. Perhaps this also contributes to the divisions in different organisations or communities in Nigeria.

I know the hatred I suffered while trying to simply prove to myself that "I can achieve all things through Christ who strengthens me" while in School. FYI, He still strengthens me till today! Why don't we just let the first class or 3rd class or whatever class be! It is high time we as individuals learned to respect everybody, a 3rd class or pass or even someone who never made it to school. This is 2014 for heaven's sake, let's stop this academic discrimination!!!

There are multiple factors that contribute to a student's achievements. Almost no expects a talented scholar to achieve much while under financial, emotional or spiritual stress. But if against all odds that individual still achieves 1st class, that is good for her, but that does not make her better than an individual who, even though she had everything going well with her, did not achieve first class. Perhaps this second individual has a different priority, a different goal, a different passion in life that is just not academic!

We may want to respect everybody and choose to celebrate people who add values to other people's lives, and stop glorifying people based on what they achieve for themselves!

abbeywasc:
really? like hw many years ago was dt? i mean sendin cars for graduates cos if u see the number of FC that dt apply kpmg monthly test(d towers, unilag, chams city) u'll be amazed and its a time-wasting pocess. went thru d process-test, essay, AC, manager's review, partner's interview den dropped after dt. by d way, dey asked me d same thns over and over at d MR and PI. its mostly nt about ur grade but who u knw ds days especially govt jobs( GA position is nt assured for FCs again o) sorry to burst ur bubble, FC holders

GboyegaD:

This is falsehood. With an average of 4.8 each semester he can still make it provided each semester is of equal units.

actYourDreams: best post so far

Sixix:

Don't confuse me

Referring to their effort as la cram la pour screams contempt to me

When you finally get to you UI then you will realise how easy it is to make a first by 'la cramming and la pouring'

Having a first is a means to an end therefore it is an achievement on its own, which would attract other achievements

Ehm.....And it is not just a paper award ....it took a lot of dedication and hard work which says a lot about them

naijamark:

I can't imagine how you managed to make a 4.2 CGPA in the first place. Your grammar is horrible. It would have been a total embarrassment to your institution if someone like you make a first. Mere struggle doesn't get you a 1st, series of applicable academic skills you acquired over a long time does. You made a 2:2 from a Federal University and now think you're better than 1st class graduates from Private Universities? You're just too arrogant. Only God knows if anyone would have a good night sleep if you've unfortunately made a 1st.

deletrue: I wanted to like you but turned round when you mentioned that riff raffs and highly indesciple professor called Soyinka. Tell us any significant contributions from Soyinka with rubber heirs? How did he help Nigerians when he was appointed to chair the FRCN. Are you mistaking self enrichment for making meaningful contribution in Nigerians? He is just an irresponsible professor who talk from both sides of his mouth. Let me stop here. Am waiting for your response and I will compeletely white wash that individual you call something.

FlyboyZee:
You see your life? For your mind FUTO na personal university as e no be either private or public university. Dundee United.