Twin brothers from Isale Eko on Lagos Island have distinguished themselves among thousands of graduates of Lagos State University (LASU), with one earning 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.
Taiwo graduated with First-Class honours in Biology Education, while Kehinde was named the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science Education.
Their achievements came as LASU graduated 20,604 students across the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, with 494 students earning First-Class honours.
The university said 262 students graduated with First Class in the 2024/2025 session, while another 232 achieved the distinction in 2025/2026.
In a post on LinkedIn, Taiwo said their academic journey was initially uncertain but was sustained by determination, discipline and consistency. He noted that although some people viewed their chosen courses as less valuable, the brothers focused on the opportunities available to them.
The twins also accumulated several other achievements during their undergraduate years, including two national scholarships, more than four local scholarships, three international recognitions and two professional mentorships.
Both brothers were also selected as Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2025 at LASU. The global leadership programme is organised by the United Nations Academic Impact and Millennium Campus Network.
For the 2025 fellowship class, more than 60,000 young people from 7,000 campuses across 170 countries applied, while over 4,500 fellows from more than 290 campuses were selected.
Taiwo, whose fellowship profile identifies him as Ajitokewu Muhaimin Taiwo, worked on a waste-management sustainability project focused on biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. The initiative promoted 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, developed a project focused on digital infrastructure for sustainable development. His initiative promoted digital literacy, community-based digital hubs and training for educators, with the aim of reducing the digital divide and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.
He also held leadership positions at Dolphin High School and 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 known for its cultural heritage but also associated with congestion and social challenges.
He said their environment did not determine their future, explaining that their values, discipline, faith and vision shaped the path they eventually took.
Kehinde described their academic success as the outcome of dedication, resilience and faith, rather than talent alone.
He said the twins’ undergraduate journey included two national scholarships, four local scholarships, three international award recognitions and two mentorships.
According to him, their story demonstrates that excellence can emerge from any background and that young people should not allow their circumstances to define their potential.
The brothers expressed appreciation to their parents, siblings, teachers, lecturers, mentors and friends for supporting them throughout their education.
They said their latest achievements were not only a personal milestone but also a celebration of everyone who contributed to their journey, adding that they are now open to local and international opportunities.
