The brothers graduated from the Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, during LASU’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies.

While Taiwo studied Biology Education and graduated with First-Class honours, Kehinde studied Computer Science Education and emerged as the Best Graduating Student in the department.

Their achievement came as LASU graduated 20,604 students from the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, with 494 students earning First-Class honours.

The university said 262 students obtained First-Class honours in the 2024/2025 session, while 232 achieved the feat in the 2025/2026 session.

Sharing his story on LinkedIn, Taiwo said their journey started with uncertainty but was sustained by determination and consistency.

He said some people considered their choice of courses less valuable, but they saw opportunities where others saw limitations.

“Excellence is the reward of steadfastness and consistency,” Taiwo wrote.

Reintroducing himself, he said, “I’m Taiwo Ajitokewu, a First-Class Graduate in Biology Education, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.”

He added, “My twin brother, Ajitokewu Kehinde, is the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.”

The brothers also recorded other achievements during their undergraduate years, including two national scholarships, more than four local scholarships, international recognitions and two professional mentorships.

They were also selected as Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2025 at LASU.

The Millennium Fellowship is a global leadership programme organised by United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network.

For the 2025 class, more than 60,000 young leaders applied from 7,000 campuses across 170 nations, while more than 4,500 fellows were selected from over 290 campuses worldwide.

Taiwo, whose fellowship profile identifies him as Ajitokewu Muhaimin Taiwo, studied Biology Education and worked on a waste-management sustainability project focused on biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

The project promoted sustainable waste management through recycling, reuse, composting and reducing waste generation.

His fellowship profile also identified him as a LASU SDGs Youth Ambassador and Cowrywise Campus Ambassador. He also held leadership roles at Dolphin High School, Lagos Island.

He earned the Bronze Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in 2020.

Kehinde, identified on the fellowship platform as Ajitokewu Mutmohinu Kehinde, studied Computer Science Education and developed a project on digital infrastructure for sustainable development.

His project focused on digital literacy training, community-based digital hubs and capacity building for educators, with the aim of reducing the digital divide and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

His fellowship profile also records leadership roles, including Assistant Senior Prefect and Science Lab Prefect at Dolphin High School. He also served as a LASU SDG Youth Ambassador, Cowrywise Campus Ambassador and Assistant General Secretary of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, LASU.

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‘Our environment did not determine who we became’

Reflecting on their childhood, Kehinde said the twins were raised in Isale Eko, a historic Lagos Island community known for its culture and heritage but also associated with congestion and social challenges.

He said their environment did not determine the men they would become, adding that they allowed their values, discipline, faith and vision to shape their future.

“From the very community many underestimated emerged a First Class graduate in Biology Education (Taiye) and the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education (Kẹ́hìndé) from one of the most demanding departments in the Faculty of Education, the Department of Science and Technology Education (STEM), Lagos State University,” Kehinde wrote.

He said their achievements came from dedication, resilience and faith rather than talent alone.

According to Kehinde, their undergraduate journey saw them receive two national scholarships, four local scholarships, three international award recognitions and two mentorships.

He said the milestones represented more than personal success, describing them as proof that excellence could emerge from any environment.

For Kehinde, their success was also a lesson in refusing to allow their background to determine their future.

“Never allow your environment to place a limit on your potential. Your background may shape your story, but it does not have the authority to write your future,” he said.

He urged young people to dream boldly, work diligently, remain humble and trust God, stressing that circumstances should not become a limitation to their aspirations.

Taiwo, meanwhile, attributed their achievement to steadfastness and consistency.

The brothers thanked their parents, siblings, teachers, lecturers, mentors and friends for supporting them throughout their academic journey.

They said the achievement was a celebration not only for them but also for everyone who supported them.

The twins are now open to local and international opportunities.