Adebanjo Oluolamide. CREDIT: LASU
Lagos State University has named two standout scholars as its overall best graduating students for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions ahead of its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies.
Ayilara Olawale of the Department of Project Management Technology emerged as the overall best graduating student for the 2024/2025 academic session with a CGPA of 4.96, graduating with First Class Honours.
Adebanjo Oluolamide of the Department of Aerospace Engineering claimed the honour for the 2025/2026 academic session with an outstanding CGPA of 4.97.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announced the results during a press conference on Wednesday, saying the university will graduate more than 20,000 students across the two sessions, including 494 first-class graduates.
Reacting to the announcement on his X handle, Olawale, who earned a B.Tech (Honours) in Project Management Technology, described the recognition as a product of divine grace.
Ayilara Olawale. CREDIT; LASU
“Grateful beyond words to graduate as the Best Graduating Student of Lagos State University, Ojo, for the 2024/2025 Session. Every victory was by Allah’s grace. Here’s to bigger dreams, impact, and a lifetime of excellence,” he wrote.
Olawale had earlier announced his graduation from LASU in November 2025, describing his academic journey as one marked by discipline, endurance and perseverance.
“Alhamdulillah for this journey. B.Tech(Hon) in Project Management Technology, Lagos State University bagged successfully.
“It’s a journey filled with discipline, sustainability, endurance and perseverance,” he wrote.
He also identified himself as a graduate of the Project1500 initiative and an alumnus of the Millennium Fellowship, LASU Cohort.
Ayilara Olawale. CREDIT; Olawale | X
Meanwhile, Oluolamide also dedicated his achievement to God.
Before graduation, the Aerospace Engineering graduate said he was engaged in different extracurricular activities, including research and academic publication.
He celebrated his latest accolade on X, saying, “4.97 / 5.00 CGPA. First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering at Lagos State University. Official Senate Approval.
“All glory to God for His grace, wisdom, and strength every step of the way. What God cannot do does not exist!”
Oluolamide had earlier highlighted other academic achievements from his undergraduate years.
Adebanjo Oluolamide. CREDIT: X | Oluolamide
On August 9, he disclosed that he had been named Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner, describing it as his second such award during his undergraduate studies.
“June 24: Officially signed out of Aerospace Engineering. June 25: Awarded Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner!
“Winning my 2nd Scholar of the Year title during my undergrad is the best way to close a chapter. Late nights, heavy research, and relentless focus paid off,” he wrote.
He also revealed in July that two of his research papers had been accepted for presentation at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ NAICE 2026 conference in Lagos.
He appealed for financial assistance to attend the conference, saying ₦200,000 was needed to support his research presentation.
The two graduates are among thousands of students expected to receive their degrees as LASU holds its 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies from August 14 to 23.
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