Never Give Up To Achieve Your Goal, Says Law Best Graduating Student

By Daniel Akinte

The best graduating student in the Faculty of Law, Sulaimon Aminat Tolulope, from Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, revealed that for students to achieve their goal, they must not give up.

Being the faculty best student for 2024/2025 academic session, Aminat achieved the feat that has always been the dream of every student with a CGPA of 4.57(first class).

The award ceremony took place on December 13, 2025, at Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall during the institution’s 14th convocation.

In an interview, Aminat revealed that her results kept encouraging her from time to time and that made first class dream come true.

“The secret to achieving a goal is never giving up,” Aminat said. “A mentor once told me “Give your best so that even if you do not get what you wanted you will know you did your best.”

Additionally, she urged students to be consistent and always associate with like-minded individuals who value education and God.

Aminat said: “Besides not giving up, have an achievable study plan, be consistent, surround yourself with positive vibes and stay close to your creator.”

Speaking about the challenges she faced, Aminat acknowledged the grace of God that kept her still as well as passion, determination, consistency and hardwork.

       

In her words: “God’s grace, genuine passion for law, determination,hardwork, consistency, proactivity and humility. I mentioned God’s grace because His mercy and benevolence have brought me this far and crown my effort with success. You also have to be prepared for future challenges.”

Recounting a difficult moment, she revealed that she once fell seriously ill during an examination period but still performed excellently due to thorough preparation.

“There was a time I was seriously sick during an exam to the point that I could barely walk, but I had prepared well enough that even sickness did not affect my performance in the exam,” she recalled.

More so, Aminat revealed that “early reading , Jotting notes, solving past questions and revision” are study habits that contribute to her success.

When asked if she ever considered giving up, she said although there were tough moments, quitting was never an option.

“There were times when things became difficult but by God’s grace, my determination and the people God surrounded me with, the thought of giving up never crossed my mind. I was determined and my results kept encouraging me that the goal was achievable.”