Two twin brothers from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, have distinguished themselves among thousands of graduates of Lagos State University (LASU), with one graduating with First-Class honours and the other emerging as the Best Graduating Student in his department.
The brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Ajitokewu, graduated from the Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, during LASU’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies.
While Taiwo graduated with First-Class honours in Biology Education, his twin brother, Kehinde, emerged as the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education.
Their achievement came as LASU graduated 20,604 students across the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, with 494 students obtaining First-Class honours.
The university disclosed that 262 students achieved First-Class honours in the 2024/2025 session, while 232 attained the distinction in the 2025/2026 session.
Sharing his achievement on LinkedIn, Taiwo said their journey began with uncertainty but was sustained by determination, consistency and a willingness to see possibilities where others saw limitations.
He said some people considered their choice of courses less valuable, but the brothers remained committed to their goals.
“Excellence is the reward of steadfastness and consistency,” Taiwo wrote.
Reintroducing himself, he said he was a First-Class graduate of Biology Education in the Department of Science and Technology Education, while his twin brother, Kehinde, emerged as the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education.
The brothers’ accomplishments extended beyond their academic performance. During their undergraduate years, they received two national scholarships, more than four local scholarships, three international award recognitions and participated in two professional mentorship programmes.
They were also selected as Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2025 at LASU.
The Millennium Fellowship is a global leadership programme organised by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network. For the 2025 class, more than 60,000 young people applied from 7,000 campuses across 170 countries, while over 4,500 fellows were selected from more than 290 campuses worldwide.
Taiwo, whose fellowship profile identifies him as Ajitokewu Muhaimin Taiwo, studied Biology Education and worked on a sustainability project focused on waste management.
His project promoted sustainable waste management through recycling, reuse, composting and reducing waste generation.
He was also identified as a LASU SDGs Youth Ambassador and Cowrywise Campus Ambassador, and had previously held leadership positions at Dolphin High School, Lagos Island. He also received the Bronze Standard of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in 2020.
Kehinde, identified on the fellowship platform as Ajitokewu Mutmohinu Kehinde, studied Computer Science Education and developed a project focused on digital infrastructure for sustainable development.
The project promoted digital literacy through community-based digital hubs and capacity-building programmes for educators, with the broader aim of reducing the digital divide and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.
His leadership experience included serving as Assistant Senior Prefect and Science Lab Prefect at Dolphin High School. He also served as a LASU SDG Youth Ambassador, Cowrywise Campus Ambassador and Assistant General Secretary of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, LASU.
Reflecting on their upbringing, Kehinde said the twins were raised in Isale Eko, a historic Lagos Island community renowned for its rich culture and heritage but often associated with congestion and social challenges.
He said their environment did not determine who they would become, as they allowed their values, discipline, faith and vision to shape their future.
“From the very community many underestimated emerged a First Class graduate in Biology Education (Taiye) and the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education (Kẹ́hìndé) from one of the most demanding departments in the Faculty of Education, the Department of Science and Technology Education (STEM), Lagos State University,” he said.
Kehinde attributed their success to dedication, resilience and faith, rather than talent alone.
According to him, the twins’ undergraduate journey produced two national scholarships, four local scholarships, three international award recognitions and two mentorship opportunities.
He described the milestones as more than personal achievements, saying they demonstrated that excellence could emerge from any environment.
For Kehinde, their story is also a lesson in refusing to allow one’s background to determine one’s 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 said.
He urged young people to dream boldly, work diligently, remain humble and trust God, stressing that circumstances should not become limitations to their aspirations.
Taiwo similarly attributed their success to steadfastness and consistency.
The twins expressed gratitude to their parents, siblings, teachers, lecturers, mentors and friends for supporting them throughout their academic journey.
They described the achievement as a celebration not only of their individual success but also of everyone who contributed to their journey.
The brothers are now open to local and international opportunities as they begin the next phase of their careers.