Two twin brothers from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, have set themselves apart among thousands of graduates at Lagos State University (LASU).
Taiwo and Kehinde Ajitokewu, both from the Department of Science and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education, achieved remarkable academic distinctions during the university’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies.
Taiwo graduated with First-Class honours in Biology Education, while Kehinde was named the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education.
Their achievements stand out among the 20,604 students who graduated during the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, with 494 students earning First-Class honours—262 in the 2024/2025 session and 232 in 2025/2026.
Reflecting on their journey in a LinkedIn post, Taiwo shared that their path began with uncertainty but was guided by determination and consistency.
Despite others undervaluing their chosen courses, the brothers saw opportunities where others saw limitations. “Excellence is the reward of steadfastness and consistency, Taiwo wrote.
Introducing themselves, Taiwo stated, “I’m Taiwo Ajitokewu, a First-Class Graduate in Biology Education, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.
He added, My twin brother, Ajitokewu Kehinde, is the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.
During their undergraduate years, both brothers garnered numerous accolades, including two national scholarships, over four local scholarships, international recognitions, and two professional mentorships.
They were also selected as Millennium Fellows for the LASU Class of 2025—a prestigious global leadership program organized by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network. For the 2025 class, over 60,000 young leaders applied from 7,000 campuses across 170 countries, with only 4,500 fellows selected from more than 290 campuses worldwide.
Taiwo, whose fellowship profile lists him as Ajitokewu Muhaimin Taiwo, focused on Biology Education and led a project promoting sustainable waste management through recycling, reuse, composting, and reduction of waste generation. He was also recognized as a LASU SDGs Youth Ambassador and Cowrywise Campus Ambassador, and previously held leadership roles at Dolphin High School, Lagos Island. In 2020, he earned the Bronze Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Kehinde, known as Ajitokewu Mutmohinu Kehinde in the fellowship program, studied Computer Science Education and initiated a project on digital infrastructure for sustainable development. His work centered on digital literacy training, establishing community-based digital hubs, and capacity building for educators to bridge the digital divide and foster innovation. He also served as Assistant Senior Prefect and Science Lab Prefect at Dolphin High School, in addition to roles as LASU SDG Youth Ambassador, Cowrywise Campus Ambassador, and Assistant General Secretary of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria at LASU.
Looking back on their upbringing, Kehinde recalled being raised in Isale Eko, a community renowned for its vibrant culture but also known for congestion and social challenges. He emphasized that their environment did not define their future; instead, their values, discipline, faith, and vision shaped their paths.
From the very community many underestimated emerged a First-Class graduate in Biology Education (Taiwo) and the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education (Kehinde) from one of the most demanding departments in the Faculty of Education, the Department of Science and Technology Education (STEM), Lagos State University,” Kehinde wrote.
He attributed their achievements to dedication, resilience, and faith—rather than talent alone. Throughout their undergraduate journey, the twins received two national scholarships, four local scholarships, three international recognitions, and two mentorships.
Kehinde described these milestones as evidence that excellence can arise from any environment and a lesson in refusing to let one’s background dictate their destiny.
Never allow your environment to place a limit on your potential. Your background may shape your story, but it does not have the authority to write your future, he advised. He encouraged young people to dream boldly, work diligently, stay humble, and trust in God, emphasizing that circumstances should never limit their aspirations.
Taiwo, meanwhile, credited their success to steadfastness and consistency. The brothers expressed heartfelt gratitude to their parents, siblings, teachers, lecturers, mentors, and friends for their unwavering support throughout their academic journey.
For the Ajitokewu twins, this achievement is not only a celebration of their own efforts but also a tribute to everyone who supported them. They are now open to both local and international opportunities as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.
