House Of Reps to honour UNILAG’s academic record breaker

The House of Representatives will recognise the exceptional academic performance of a graduate of the University of Lagos, Mr. Ayodele Dada, at its session on Tuesday, The PUNCH has learnt.

Dada, who studied Psychology, graduated  with a 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

The feat is recorded to be first in the history of the university and has been a major topic of discussions, particularly in the academic community in the country in the past weeks.

Findings showed that the House viewed the achievement of Dada as “inspirational” and should be celebrated to encourage other Nigerian students to give education their all.

The PUNCH gathered that Dada would be ushered into the chambers of the House to sit among members for a special recognition.

“This will be one of the first businesses of the House tomorrow,” one senior legislative official told our correspondent in Abuja on Monday.

“He will be ushered in and a motion will be moved to honour the young man, during which members will speak on Dada’s achievement. “

The Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, already wrote all the lawmakers informing them of the need to honour Dada.

A copy of the letter, which The PUNCH obtained on Monday, urged members to applaud Dada’s dedication at a time of national “despondency.”

Part of the document read, “In the last two weeks, Nigeria and Nigerians have been inundated with the news of the incredible performance of Mr. Ayodele Dada, a student of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, who set a new academic record by graduating with a 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

“It is the first time ever in the university’s history and perhaps Nigeria’s history.

“I believe as leaders and as a country, it is time we started celebrating our successes, particularly in a period of great national despondency that has enveloped us for years now.

“As a House, I believe we should recognise, celebrate and commend Mr. Ayodele so as to encourage him and give hope and inspiration to many others.

“To this end, I wish for you to join me as we suspend the House rules to invite Mr. Ayodele Dada to the floor of the House on Tuesday 22nd March to honour the young man and his remarkable achievement.

“His story is compelling and inspirational to the youth and he represents and mirrors the hope of our tomorrow.”