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Olayinka Olamide-Sadiq Breaks University Of Ibadan Academic Record by Nobody: 8:18am On Nov 22, 2015

Meet Olayinka Olamide Sadiq, a student who made history at the convocation of the University of Ibadan last week.

The Nation reports that a 23-year-old student got 8 out of 11 possible distinctions in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The indigene of Iragbiji in Osun state beat the record of seven distinctions set some years ago and became the overall best graduating student of the university.

Organizers and participants of the convocation ceremony held at the International Conference Centre of the university were shocked and amazed when his name was called 31 times during the prize presentation.

Speaking with The Nation, Sadiq explained how he achieved such success and why he chose veterinary medicine and not medicine or surgery.

“Years ago, University of Ibadan practised a mode of ission where your credentials are graded; basically your JAMB and O-level results. Unfortunately, my O-Level was not included, so my weighted average was so low. It was 27.5; too low for the course I wanted. Veterinary medicine was neither my first nor second choice. It was an alternative as ‘change of course’ due to what I call irregularities, which prevented me from being itted for Basic Medical Science,” he said.

When asked how he managed to break the record and become the best graduating student, Sadiq explained:

“I knew I was going to do very well in the university, but being the best overall student of the year…sincerely I did not think of it. I had some B grades despite the fact that I still scored highest in those courses. The number of distinctions attainable in the veterinary school, University of Ibadan is 11 and I made 8. The other three courses were B grades.”

The talented young man revealed that after his youth service he is planning to enroll for a postgraduate course in diagnostic medicine in the USA.

“Being a first class student takes hardwork, focus and prayer to sustain. Some are gifted, but work is still required. Prayer is a necessity if we want to survive the hurdles of life; I am a Muslim and I pray five times daily. Distractions would always surface, but when you are focused, you will be able to achieve many things, even with the numerous distractions in the university.”

“In veterinary school, 24 hours is never enough. Going to class Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 5pm; extra-classes on weekends, numerous tests from various departments…It is impossible to thrive without burning the midnight oil,” he said.

Although Sadiq dedicated all his life to studying and had no time for romance, he has no regrets as God always helps him to go through hard times.

https://www.naij.com/644004-meet-talented-student-broke-record-university-ibadan.html

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Mightyguy(m): 8:29am On Nov 22, 2015

Congrat bro...kip up the hard work. Sky is ur limit.

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badu2580(m): 8:32am On Nov 22, 2015

nice one bro.

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faray: 8:56am On Nov 22, 2015

Re: Olayinka Olamide-Sadiq Breaks University Of Ibadan Academic Record by Nobody: 8:59am On Nov 22, 2015

I want to be like u when I grow up

hard work really pays

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rheether(f): 10:05am On Nov 22, 2015

Vet med? Why didnt he just do med?

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christejames(m): 11:04am On Nov 22, 2015

Hot brain! Congratulation to you bro, unfortunately BUBU has scrapped PRESSID scholarship award which you would immensely benefited from.

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Ghost01(m): 11:07am On Nov 22, 2015

Nice.

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Jamaticulus(m): 12:46pm On Nov 22, 2015

Mehn! I luv this..

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Erums(m): 3:15pm On Nov 22, 2015

great achievement, Hope he's duly recognised

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laurenziz6(m): 3:19pm On Nov 22, 2015

God is with you

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proficienc(m): 3:52pm On Nov 22, 2015

Life's funny though. I see this guy around (Same hall of residence - Indy) but never knew he was a smart chap. Nice one bro

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damton(m): 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

I salute his feat.

Not to mention that it's about Animal health which obviously needs some measure of communication to them

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PLANETMARS(m): 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

Seun b like planetmars..........

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69MissedCalls(m): 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

will the govt give a furckk?? I hope so...

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Richie0974: 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

Wow...

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bunmioguns(m): 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

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pretydiva(f): 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

Congratulations 2 him..hardwork indeed pays

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Re: Olayinka Olamide-Sadiq Breaks University Of Ibadan Academic Record by Nobody: 5:14pm On Nov 22, 2015

Oya receive VC's handshake and go!

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Toeyoursea(m): 5:15pm On Nov 22, 2015

I don't want to play along tribal lines wink

, but there is this tribe in Nigeria that is always associated with news of this sort (i am from that tribe grin

)

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bdemix(m): 5:15pm On Nov 22, 2015

Nigga

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Cutehector(m): 5:16pm On Nov 22, 2015

Oya enta labor market begin hustle sharply

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mrlaw93(m): 5:17pm On Nov 22, 2015

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mohammedmagnus: 5:18pm On Nov 22, 2015

he is a Muslim most importantly he prays 5 times daily. Alhamdullilah

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Nemesis99(m): 5:18pm On Nov 22, 2015

Hope sey u go fit treat my dog sha

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Lanretoye(m): 5:18pm On Nov 22, 2015

I envy you bro,congrats and goodluck.

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MrBLING(m): 5:19pm On Nov 22, 2015

Congratulations.
But all these distinctions to go treat animals??
Why not the real medicine.

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ifedolapoferanm(m): 5:19pm On Nov 22, 2015

Congrat bro

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Decapo: 5:20pm On Nov 22, 2015

Yorubas reppin since 10bc

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Andsboy(m): 5:20pm On Nov 22, 2015

Nice one bro,instead of chasing girls and forming big boy like most guys do in school,he decided to bow down to books,now the whole school is bowing down for him. well done bros,hard work pays it never kills.

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Segadem(m): 5:20pm On Nov 22, 2015

Erums:
great achievement, Hope he's duly recognised

by who?

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