At 61 years old, with exceptional academic aptitude

At 61 years old, with exceptional academic aptitude

As long as you are alive, you can still go after what you want and Mr. Sobowale Babatunde is living proof. The sixty one year old was the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Distance Learning Institute at University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a CGPA of 4.84.

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The accomplished professional embodies excellence in all facets. He has a broad skill set and extensive experience in public service. His extraordinary academic career is a motivational example of the value of commitment to life long study and he has served as an inspiration students of all ages.

“Meet Mr. Sobowale Babatunde, the 61-year-old trailblazer who shattered stereotypes by emerging as the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Distance Learning Institute @DLIUnilag with a CGPA of 4.84 at the 54th Convocation Ceremonies of the University of Lagos. Mr. Sobowale is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management. He holds a Higher Diploma in Business Management Technology, and also a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management.” wrote the university on X.

Mr Babatunde has a postgraduate diploma in financial management, higher diploma in business management technology and also a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management.

Credit: University of Lagos (X: Twitter)

Chiedza Mukucha

Chiedza Mukucha is a digital media and marketing Intern at My Afrika Magazine with 2 years experience and a mandate to help with changing the narratives of Zimbabweans and Africans at large, in its history and current affairs. Presently, it seems the African story is told and altered by third parties, and it is our injuction as African storytellers to document real-time and factual stories to increase our digital print as a collective. Chiedza is also an avid African literature reader and researcher. chiedzamukucha@gmail.com X (twitter): @Chiedza_RM

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