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Oti Ebubechukwu, 22, emerged as the best graduating student of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, in the 2014/2015 academic session having finished with a 4.96 CGPA from the Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering. He shares his story in this interview with TUNDE AJAJA

Did you plan to emerge as the best student or did it just happen?

I won’t say it came as a surprise, but I thank God for His grace. Actually, it was in my plan from inception that I would want to be the best graduating student in my set and I started working towards that from my first day in school. In fact, my plan was to graduate with a 5.00 CGPA and I decided to pursue a 5.00 GPA every semester because I believed that the grace of God upon me was sufficient to get it and that his hands were on my academics. I wanted to honour God and my family and make myself proud. I thank God that the ultimate aim of being the best came to pass.

Apart from the grace of God, were there things you did differently from others to actualise that dream?

People told me that my course was hard and that my CGPA must drop in 200 Level, but I knew that such a report would never let anyone achieve anything in life, so I disregarded it and worked harder towards the goal I had set for myself. In fact, someone once got angry with me for telling him my result would not drop in 200L. The person said the results of all the smart people in his set dropped. But that didn’t change my resolve. At short intervals, I checked my effectiveness. I evaluated my performance, I checked my results that fell below the mark I expected and brainstormed on the possible errors I made in preparation and execution. I made sure I understood everything possible. I tried not to take on responsibilities more than I could handle at a time, given the current academic demands. I also organised tutorials, which enabled me to grasp concepts adequately well to be able to teach well. I prayed and sought the prayer and blessings of my parents and spiritual fathers. Those were things I did and teamwork also helped me.

Have you always been this excellent in your academics?

I used to play a lot when I was in primary school. I used to play football, video games, bicycle racing, etc. It was fun though. I started taking my academics seriously when I got to Primary Four and my dad promised to buy me Play Station Two if only I could be among the first three in my class. He knew that I really liked video games. And that was how I became serious. The zeal to learn and take things seriously came instantly and I kept at it. I got the position he wanted and he gave me the PS he promised. At that level, I realised that it was a real honourable thing to be at the top in one’s academics, so I made up my mind not to go back. That was how I continued and I was able to lead my class almost throughout my secondary school days.

What impact did team work have on your performance?

I saw the essence of teamwork when I got to the university. My first result was not five points, and I had issues with practicals. So, I decided to find out how people were getting it right, so I learnt. When I applied the things I learnt from that teamwork, I started having A’s. Also, I never liked copying notes, but my friends’ notes helped in that regard because I made use of theirs. And if they didn’t understand anything, they would come to me and I would teach them. Teamwork really helps, and I really appreciate my course mates.

How easy was it passing your O’ level and UTME?

It was neither easy nor hard. God helped me to develop strategies for the exams and the strategies worked out fine. I had eight A’s and a B in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination. Also, I had six straight A’s in Cambridge exam and GCE O’ level and then I scored 301/400 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. My admission into school was smooth.

What informed your choice of Electrical/Electronic Engineering?

When I was young, I was quite fascinated by toy cars, and robots and my dream as a child was to build robots, apart from the fact that I wanted to own a business empire and be a billionaire. I used to dismantle and study a lot of things, including my toys, and I did troubleshoot faulty devices in the house. I remember building a traffic light in primary school and being a serious fan of ‘Robot Wars’ on BBC. My dad noticed my interests and told me to pursue Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and I did.

Which part of your course did you enjoy most and which part did you find challenging?

I enjoyed the electronics, circuit design and programming courses the most, because I have always loved Physics and Computer Science. However, I enjoyed all my courses because we were well taught.

What practical knowledge of your course have you gained so far?

I have had laboratory practicals, which gave me the chance to prove theoretical concepts. The mini projects and my final year project also gave me hands-on experience with design, construction, testing and implementation in electrical engineering. Also, I had my industrial training in Transmission Company of Nigeria where I learnt about transformers, I joined hands in the installation of one and carried out dissolved gas analysis on transformer oil, etc.

When did you start leading your class?

I started having first class from my 100 Level first semester but I started leading my class in 200 Level.

Do you still remember your GPAs?

Yes, I remember all of them. In 100L first semester, I had 4.86 and in second semester, I had 4.96. In 200L, I had 4.91 in first semester while I had 5.00 in second semester. Throughout my 300L and 400L, I had 5.00, while I had 4.85 in 500L first semester and 5.00 in second semester. I won’t forget my lowest grade, and that was when I had a C in Chemistry practical in 100L.

When did you know you would be the best student?

I had always believed, but it was confirmed when I knew my final CGPA was 4.96.

What was your most memorable moment?

My project defence. It was such a struggle and it was like I wouldn’t have an A in the course. I knew that if I didn’t have A in my project, I wouldn’t be the best graduating student. So, there were many things to do but God favoured me that day. Everything worked out well and I had a very good defence. Those in the panel loved it; they were impressed and I got the A. In fact, I had one of the highest scores in the project.

Did your parents reward you for your good performance?

They didn’t say, ‘Take this for being the best student,’ but they were always willing to give me everything I wanted, apart from training my siblings and me to be good Christians whilst encouraging us academically and keeping track on our performance in school. They got me high quality materials and bought me a very special gift for the convocation. I love them.

Have you had such an exceptional performance that brought you awards or recognition before?

Yes. Throughout secondary school, I was honoured on many occasions for my performance. I also got awards and recognition for excellent performance in competitions like the Cowbell national mathematics competition, NNPC secondary school quiz competition, etc.

Were you staying awake to read at night?

I slept for about six to seven hours every night, while I spent about one hour everyday studying. But when studying for tests and exams, I read as long as it was necessary to prepare myself adequately and I had preference for evenings. I also used to relax and it was not all about books. I was a dancer, I played basketball, football and I used to rap.

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Congrats you are a quadruple threat

and i think this year unilorin wnt ve more than 3first class lets see kudos to u

and i think this year unilorin wnt ve more than 3first class lets see kudos to u

and i think this year unilorin wnt ve more than 3first class lets see kudos to u

Big up Oti. Education is not all about books and books alone, extra curriculum activities such as sports, social and stuff like is what makes a complete education. Like the saying goes, school pass through you and you pass through school. Congrats.

how that wan take concern me now....

Ok o. Next thread

Hahahahaha...

Try that one in FUTA...


na strong 3rd class u go use commot

He try sha

Nwanneee that's how we roll.

Balanced human being...anyway you want it, o nye gi ya.


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No girl will wish to have him as a b.f, if na wizkid now, u go see dem dey cry. So no girl fit cry for dis boy? Upon all his academic achievements.

Not more than three females have made any comments here.if it were to be sexuality,romance, dating or phones they would have flooded the topic with comments. ..mtcheeew

BIAFRANS ARE NATURALLY GIFTED PEOPLE..

CONGRATS MY FELLOW BIAFRAN..

WE BIAFRANS ARE PROUD OF YOU.

haftob:
Wow wow wow! So impressive! Some ppl will come here now and start talking trash dat he can't get this in a Public university. From his academic records,one can decipher he's a naturally gifted and smart student and I can say it without doubt dat he will reproduce dis result anywhere most especially in my own very UNILAG.
I think what most ppl really don't understand about dis private schools is dat they provide a very conducive and suitable environment for dia students for easy learning,but our own mediocre mentality is dat u must suffer to learn.

Finally finally, from the breakdown of dos GPAs,I don't knw how dat final CGPA became 4.96,mayb the way they calculate dia own GPA is different from wat I knw sha, I may be wrong tho.

the calculation is very correct....d total is 4.958 whch is 4.6 approx. I dnt knw hw u calc urs bt dats d result i got here....add d results level by level, divide by 2 and then sum all d results and divide by 5

If na public school that guy fit nor even see 2.1sef, which kind rotten 4.96 be that. A 2.2 graduate in some die hard public school can graduate with a CGPA of 4.96 in any private school in Nigeria, their admission process is not even challenging all the just want are students who can pay their expensive school fees.

If that guy study abroad he for still get the same result but omor if na for naija public school expecially the state schools in Nigeria guy Forget it.

Edwardhead:
[size=13pt]Private University? Come to OAU and do the same, thank me later[/size]

A student that scored 8 A's (out of 9 subjects, the other being a B) in WAEC and 301 in JAMB is clearly a first class material anywhere in the world. Stop hating, it is not good for your health.

SonOfEl:


also, Mr hypocrite, you know nothing about my personality. most threads in nairaland now thrive on Igbo bashing, what do you say about that? or will you pretend as if you don't know?

Two wrongs does not make a right.
I know that some tribal idiots always look out for who to bash in every thread but that doesn't mean you should join them
because you will only be perpetuating the evil act.
We are all Nigerians.

Congrats to him

Edwardhead:
[size=13pt]Private University? Come to OAU and do the same, thank me later[/size]

Mr man, the last overall graduating student in Unilag graduated with a cgpa of 4.96 too... work hard,nothing is unachievable.

SuperSuave:
wow! It is not easy! A very good job surely awaits you, compensation for your hardwork and endurance +

this is my issue with Nigerians, must he get a job? Someone that want to own a business empire & possibly become a billionaire. He can't become a billionaire by getting a job.

Shallow minds...

I don't know why you people compare private universities to federal universities. The dude had 301/400 in jamb and eight A's and a B in waec so it's possible he graduates with that CGPA in any Federal university. I was in UI when someone graduated with 6.9/7 so forget it.
I know covenant university is the best private university in Nigeria, just give it some years and you will be comparing it with the best in Africa.

THANK GOD!!! CONGRATS! GOOD FOR YOU. I CRAVE FOR THIS SO HELP ME HOLIEST!

Thermodynamics:
If na public school that guy fit nor even see 2.1sef, which kind rotten 4.96 be that. A 2.2 graduate in some die hard public school can graduate with a CGPA of 4.96 in any private school in Nigeria, their admission process is not even challenging all the just want are students who can pay their expensive school fees.

If that guy study abroad he for still get the same result but omor if na for naija public school expecially the state schools in Nigeria guy Forget it.

sharap dere....

SonOfEl:
because na Igbo, Yoruba e-vultures never invade this thread.....congrats my brother, you are a great Nigerian

Lol to you and the eleven others that liked your display of stupidity..

Edwardhead:
[size=13pt]Private University? Come to OAU and do the same, thank me later[/size]

Same oau my friend james graduated with 1st class and hes doing post graduate program in d uk courtesy of president gej scholarship for first class graduates.
Y are u guys always over bloating issues.
A gud student is a gud student anywhere

Edwardhead:
[size=13pt]Private University? Come to OAU and do the same, thank me later[/size]

Naija universities! We pride ourselves as being very difficult to succeed in but my question is: is hoarding of points a global best practice? I would say no. Sometimes I wonder where they got the idea of points hoarding. I don't blame the students and graduates for marks and points hoarding since its the lecturers that are culprits, however I blame them for being so comfortable with the idea and taking it as best practice. How can you challenge something you endorse? In foreign institutions, when students deserve points, they get points and there's no issue of 'only the lecturer gets an A in this course.' I think the problem lies in our mindset that we must always struggle/hustle to succeed in life which is wrong. So never slag off that brother in a private university that did great cos it only exposes our penchant for the above mindset which I described.

Edwardhead:
[size=13pt]Private University? Come to OAU and do the same, thank me later[/size]

bros even if dem put u for private uni na 3rd class u go still graduate with. Sharap dere.....

abumeinben:
I see...

He should try his MSc in Unilag ...

Cos I've never heard an igbo dude came top in federal unis....my observation kwanu....love this country...

Congrats though

lol....this is the most rididculous comment ever made.

So na who dey come tops for UNN, Unizik, FUTO, Umudike....abi are all the Fed Unis in one region?

Apply sense in everything you do abeg