Olabode Johnson Ojo, a first-class student, emerged as one of the seven exceptional graduates who completed their Master of Science (MSc) degrees at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with a flawless CGPA of 5.00/5.00.
Ojo was recognised for his outstanding accomplishment at the 54th Convocation Ceremonies held recently at UNILAG, where he was named the Best Graduating Student (MSc) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
Ojo’s exceptional accomplishments have garnered widespread attention, and he recently shared insights into his study methods, time management, and motivation for success in an exclusive interview.
Olabode Ojo, reflecting on his study approach, said, “The most important habit that helped and still helps me is that ‘I don’t read with my head, but I study with my heart.”‘ When there are no books in sight, I engage my mind by meditating on things I’ve read, and in that process, a lot of questions that need answers are raised in my heart, and in some cases, discoveries are found in providing answers to things I’ve known.”
“Another habit that helped is employing the power of consistency. I’m such a person that would always choose consistency over intensity,” he told BusinessDay.
“I studied consistently for two hours daily, apart from the time used for assignments and other academic demands. I’m not the type that would normally study for very long hours. I’ve done that in the past, and it didn’t produce the desired result.”
When asked how to manage her personal and academic obligations, Ojo emphasised the value of discipline, willpower, and effective time management. He said, “Behaving with discipline means following what is right and not what is convenient.”
Olabode Ojo, who served as both the youth pastor and resident pastor of the gospel church “The End Time Overcomers” in Agege, credited his accomplishments to efficient time management in juggling his academic goals with his spiritual obligations.
Despite facing challenges such as Lagos traffic and the need to conduct some project tests outside Lagos, Ojo persevered with determination. He called on Unilag alumni to contribute to the university’s laboratories to facilitate better learning opportunities for future students.
