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UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Bankalert(m): 12:36am On Jan 30, 2017 |
FOR some graduates and undergraduates who appear cynical about the possibility of a student graduating with a perfect score of 5.0 CGPA, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Professor Rahamon Bello, has come out in a strong term to defend the academic feat. When Vanguard , last week, broke the news of Miss Taiwo Bankole and Oyindamole Omotuyi’s academic perfect score of 5.0 CGPA, many readers thronged Vanguard’s website to catch a glimpse of the duo, read their success stories and drop some comments. While many saluted their academic discipline and intelligence, some criticized and questioned Nigerian universities rating system, arguing that the scale system in varsities has made obtaining a perfect score very cheap. Cheap perfect score: Ezekiel Leke, a commentator based in Canada said “In Canada and the USA, the standard scale is: 90%-100% A+ = 10 Exceptional, 85%-89% A = 9 Outstanding, 80%-84% A – = 8 Excellent, 75%-79% B+ = 7 Very Good, 70%-74% B = 6 Good, 65% – 69% C+ = 5 Satisfactory, 60% – 64% C = 4 Adequate, 55% – 59% D+ = 3 Passable, 50% – 54% D = 2 Marginal, 40% – 49% E = 1 Failure and 0% – 39% F = 0 Failure. This is the standard scale in the western world. To have a 5.0 CGPA, a student must extremely be exceptional. Nigeria educational system needs overhauling. Extremely brilliant “Currently, I have an average score of 75% in all my courses but there is no way I will graduate with first class. Therefore, these ladies can’t graduate with first class if they were to study in Canada or US, so stop parading them as first class graduates. Bet me if they should come down here they will not find it easy. To graduate with a first class, you have to be extremely brilliant. Impossible 5.0: “In most varsities in Canada, to pass a course, one has to score at least 65%. To have a CGPA of 5 on the dot, one has to score 95%. The rating system of our educational system needs to be looked into that is why most Nigerian students struggle to pass their exam.” Benedict in his comment said “That’s to show you that our educational system is gone. No thanks to some of these examiners in our citadels of learning. Am not a sadist, but a realist. How is CGPA of 5.0/5.0 possible? A first class student is not only an embodiment of theories as it covers more, like their performance in practicals. Even his/her moral life may be considered. 5.0 without equipment: “What baffled me was that one of them had it in Systems Engineering. How possible is this? Where are the equipment? A state of emergency should be placed on varsity education in Nigeria if truly we want to be a producing and not a consuming nation. Congrats girls, but guys like me would have multiplied your score by a control factor, just to make it realistic. We are not perfect, the Bible made it clear. It means both of you are perfect in your fields. My submission.” Control factor Kunle Oni said, “These students didn’t study but outsmarted the system. A first class student abroad is all round complete. Nigeria needs real problem solvers.” Another commentator who simply identified himself as Holy Wahala, said, “it is not mathematically possible to make those perfect scores, especially given the courses they studied. Yoruba and ‘ojoro’ are like Taiye and Kehinde. How come it is only UNILAG that produces geniuses?” Why only Unilag? Mr. Epsilon Delta also remarked “They started with one last year, this year two, next year maybe six? Na only UNILAG. ” Incidentally, Mr. Balo, another commentator who once taught Oyindamole said: “I taught Oyindamola Omotuyi some courses in Systems Engineering Department. She scored 80% and above in all the three courses. SSG411 (Stochastic processes), SSG407 (Mechanics of Robotic1) and GEG202 (Statistics and Computing). “For a student to be a systems engineering graduate, s/he needs to pass all the courses from these faculties: Science, Law, Social Science and Engineering. Now! my friends tell me, how is it possible for her to fu….k all the male and female lecturers to achieve this perfect record?” Mr. Reticula, who also replied via online chat said “You must understand the grading system and marks allocation in America is different from Nigeria and the UK. What you get marked up for in the US will not fetch you marks here. If they could make it in Nigeria, they can make it anywhere. If you don’t know, your 75% may not get you a B grade in Nigeria as well. So get it right.” Jealous fault finders: In agreement is Mr. Jayjay who said, “A Nigerian once scored a perfect score in Russia, another in Japan, another somewhere in Europe. You’re a jealous fault finder. Go and have your children get admission first. Nigerians are making 5.0 CGPA around the world so why are you weeping because these kids made it in their land.” Female professors Speaking in the same vein, Odusanya Kayode said, “Even if you go to top varsities in the US and other countries, it’s still the Asians and Africans that bag exceptional grades.” Mr Ewu said “I know exactly what they endured! Sleepless nights studying! Why did the female professors not fail them?” For Sola Akinwande, “What is not possible? If it had happened in a private varsity you will claim it’s fraud. You probably don’t believe this type of feat is possible in our setting because it’s not Oxford or Cambridge or Stanford University. Let’s celebrate our own please. Congrats to the girls.” Meanwhile, UNILAG Vice Chancellor, Professor Rahamon Bello, while defending the 5.0 CGPA perfect score as obtained by three of his graduates over two years said, “we don’t manipulate our scores as what you score is what you are given and that is what will be recorded for you. Since the results are published electronically, the human management has been removed from it. If after marking and calculation, you scored first class, so be it. It is the energy you put into your work that will reflect in your results. Qualitative students “Mind you also, UNILAG most likely has the most qualitative students in terms of admission in Nigeria. The quality of students we admit may probably be the reason we are now having students graduating with perfect scores. Well deserved perfect score: “Last year, we had one graduate with a perfect score, this year, we have two, maybe next year, five students will graduate with 5.0 CGPA. In UNILAG, we monitor students’ performance and we can see it from their results from 100 level. In 100 level, you can see many of them having 5.0 CGPA. Maybe by the time they get to 200 level, some scores may drop to 4.7, while some may still maintain it. “We don’t give anybody scores and we don’t mark anybody down. To get a first class, you are not being taught by three to five lecturers alone. You are taking courses across various places and taught by minimum of 15 people. So, if anyone scores well to be able to get first class, so be it. We have standard, quality control and quality check. If you work for first class, you will get first class.” http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/unilag-vc-defends-graduates-5-0-cgpa/ 1 Share
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Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by LordIsaac(m): 5:03am On Jan 30, 2017 |
The fact is, they are exceptional. However, they need to migrate to better climes to justify their distinction. A first class in Microbiology without ever using any state-of-the art facility in that field makes your result questionable outside Nigeria. 30 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by nony43(m): 6:56am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Oga you that is having 75% in your courses over there, you might not even have it here, you have to battle lecturers that wouldn't want you to have a better result than them, missing scripts, etc, Abeg them try 28 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by MummyE(f): 6:56am On Jan 30, 2017 |
OK u got d ftc before me |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by KingsArome(m): 6:57am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Na wa o 1 Like |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by ffrreeee(f): 6:57am On Jan 30, 2017 |
How can one satisfy human beings? When schools don't produce first class graduates, you complained, now unilag produced two first class graduates, people are still complaining What exactly do you people want? 8 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by adewumiopeyemi(m): 6:58am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Clone2020(m): 6:58am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Those clowns in Canada need to shut up and study harder. Most Nigerian students in the U.S and Canada do excellently well and this is a fact. So if these guys are in Canada with an average of 75%, the foreign embassies should immediately revoke their visas and give the opportunity to more determined students in Nigeria. You are in a foreign country with constant electricity, highly qualified professors, security, no strikes, state-of-the-art science and computer labs, a true merit based system void of any tribalism or bribery and you want to cry foul! Please demand a full refund from that school and move back to Nigeria to learn work. If you can't make a high GPA, that means nobody else should. Congrats to the girls jare, the VC need not defend anything. 47 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Nobody: 6:58am On Jan 30, 2017 |
That canada guy saying its a cheap perfect score, he himself must be a cheap perfect fool. I don't know why Nigerians write themselves off in all aspect, in economics, we're worse, in political stability same. Now in spite of all the unfavourable condition in the country, someone in a federal uni(not private o) came out with such a beautiful grade and still faces condemnation. The perfect fool even went as far as comparing Nigerian educational condition to western educational system...isnt that the height of mumuness? Western world where conditions are favourable and a phD candidate gets his degree in just 3years. Infact an intelligent student who cant have it all in grades over there must be an unserious element. The same way the best jamb candidate in year 2011 (a girl from ondo state) was criticised before the jamb registrar defended her result. The fact is that we have talents in this country and we even see them manifestiñg in diaspora. In spite of the harsh conditions nigerians are facing in d nation, talents still emerge The only reasonable criticism for a girl like this is if she did not sex her way thru the lecturers or use a pamperable girlish attitude to win marks easily. But from what i see in d pic, only the later might be possible, the former isnt likely to have happened. 10 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by soberdrunk(m): 7:00am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Benedict has a very strong point, i can bet my kidneys that if you take that Unilag student that made 1st class in systems Engineering to MIT or any other advanced university he or she may struggle to even get a pass Nobody scores 100/100 in a practical test . 5.0 in Economics, Yoruba or Divinity studies is possible but in "Systems Engineering" HABA!!! 4 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Adonis3: 7:01am On Jan 30, 2017 |
[b] I think most of the commenters have a point Truth is based on the grading system in those countries mentioned, it Will be definitely more difficult to obtain a 5.0 score, but then Nigerians still do it. One thing worthy of note is unlike schools in those countries mentioned, you have to work yo ass to pass an exam here (not saying you don't work there too) What do you say about some sadistic demonic lecturers who prefer to hoard scores like they pay them for it Imagine a lecturer taking pride in the fact that no stusent passes his exams Also, some won't come to classes for the whole semester, only to be sharing handouts (for those who have small conscience ) Students will have to resort to searching for the knowledge all on their own. Let's not forget the harsh economic situation, no electricity, food, water etc You need to see how some students struggle to read even on hungry stomachs. Trust me, graduating from a government university in Nigeria is HELL! I think we have to commend the students and rather blame the government who have refused to do what they ought to. [/b] #Adonis3HasSpoken 5 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Man90(m): 7:07am On Jan 30, 2017 |
congrats to those girls other things are secondary. |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by paskyboy: 7:09am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Congrats meanwhile
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Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by youngbravian(m): 7:11am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Incidentally, Mr. Balo, another commentator who once taught Oyindamole said: “I taught Oyindamola Omotuyi some courses in Systems Engineering Department. She scored 80% and above in all the three courses. SSG411 (Stochastic processes), SSG407 (Mechanics of Robotic1) and GEG202 (Statistics and Computing). “For a student to be a systems engineering graduate, s/he needs to pass all the courses from these faculties: Science, Law, Social Science and Engineering. Now! my friends tell me, how is it possible for her to fu….k all the male and female lecturers to achieve this perfect record?” I love this line like kilode... 11 Likes
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Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by haykinzz(m): 7:12am On Jan 30, 2017 |
. 1 Like |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by asainco(m): 7:12am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Oga take ur senseless post elsewhere and stop comparing us with the western world...we are #MadeinNigeria. 2 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by haykinzz(m): 7:13am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Nobody: 7:13am On Jan 30, 2017 |
ffrreeee:bro,the problem here is not 1st class but 5.0!!!that equally means the students scored 100/100 in all courses!!!Have you ever seen anyone that scored 10/10 in practicals or fine art? 1 Like |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Agboola321(m): 7:16am On Jan 30, 2017 |
If u think education is easy come to Nigeria. Alot of students over there in Canada or even the US don't put much interest in academic work. They prefer entertainment. Afterall this their ranting, you'd hear tomorrow that a Nigerian is the BG in one school there. Abeg it might be difficult to get 5.0 but not impossible 1 Like |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by otokx(m): 7:16am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Its no secret that the Nigerian educational system has been bastardized. What is the use of cloning 5.0 cgpa yet no light, no road, no emergency or reliable health care service, only churches thrive. 1 Like |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by cryptic21(m): 7:18am On Jan 30, 2017 |
I strongly believe that they are first class students but the perfect score system is flawed, to get a perfect score in most university in Nigeria you have to get A in all your courses ( that is from first year to the last year). getting one B is already something less than 5 points, but apparently in unilag you can this is possible. 2 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by AreaFada2: 7:18am On Jan 30, 2017 |
I do not know much about 9ja tertiary education system but it is a big fat lie saying people are not getting top grades abroad. Nigerians, especially girls, are getting top grades abroad. In a certain competitive course back at school in the West, just pass mark ranged from 79 to 95%. Just to pass. So why is it impossible? They can condemn the lack of adequate facilities in Nigerian schools alright. But the girls passed excellently according to marking criteria. Nothing unusual. Though impressive. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Nobody: 7:25am On Jan 30, 2017 |
must it be unilag. shey na cake dem they share. |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by fiercehillz(m): 7:26am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Theoretically very possible...but practically these feats should be impossible in Nigeria. Nigerians are geniuses no doubt but the government is not helping matters at all. The only thing holding home-based nigerian students and graduate from becoming the best inventors in the world is just the lack of practical knowledge. 4 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by yomalex(m): 7:27am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Benz4pimp:she doesn't have to score 100/100 all she needs is the lowest score on the highest grade level e.g if A is 80-100 then all she needs is 80/100 8 Likes |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by habex005(m): 7:28am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Ok good |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by ademoladeji(m): 7:29am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by Nobody: 7:30am On Jan 30, 2017 |
I hope those demons in Uniport are seeing how other schools are treating their students. In my time, one man taking Use of English will decide no more than ten people will make an A in that course. |
Re: UNILAG VC Defends Graduates’ 5.0 CGPA by iambabaG: 7:33am On Jan 30, 2017 |
Hardwork will always be rewarded in the end.. but my fear is the education is not all round! They have the opportunity to futher their education in the abroad to have access to the actual rudiments of their course of choice |
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