See The baddest guy with the impressive dinstictions in the university of Ibadan

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 admission 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 admitted 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.