Brilliant Law Student Bags First Class, Makes CGPA of 4.69: "My Parents Are Overjoyed"
- A Nigerian legal student has etched his name in the sands of time after emerging as one of the best students in his department
- The graduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, said he dedicated a lot of time to studying his books daily
- He said his parents were proud of his achievement and that he would proceed to the Nigerian Law School in January
A brilliant Nigerian, Tony Ezeanyaso, has achieved first-class honours in the Department of Law at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.
Tony, a native of Umudim in Nnwei, Anambra state, achieved the feat in the school's 2021/2022 law set.
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In an interview with YEN.com.gh, Tony said he recorded an impressive CGPA of 4.69 as his final score.
According to him, he will proceed to the Nigerian Law School in January, where he will pursue his professional studies.
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How Tony made first-class
To achieve the feat, Tony revealed that he dedicated much time to his studies and maintained consistency.
He told YEN.com.gh:
"I dedicated a minimum of four hours daily to each four-credit load course and two hours daily to each two-credit load course. My daily study time varied depending on the course load. Yes, I followed a structured study plan, adhering to a daily reading schedule that covered all weekdays. This routine ensured consistency and focused study time. Additionally, I reviewed each topic three to four times before exams for comprehensive understanding and retention."
On his parents' reactions when he graduated with a first-class, Tony said they were happy.
His words:
"They were overjoyed and immensely proud of my achievement. In fact, they shared rice and drinks on the day of my convocation."
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Tony said that he needed sponsorship in the form of a scholarship to enable him to proceed to law school.
Law student switches to fisheries
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ozioko Camilla, a young student, had netizens asking questions after she disclosed that she switched from law to fisheries at level 400.
In a video she shared on TikTok, Camilla stated the whole thing would surprise her parents as she had not informed them.
The lady said her decision should not be a problem because she would still be a graduate after all.
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Source: Legit.ng
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