The University of Lagos (UNILAG) 2023/2024 Overall Best Graduating Student, Samuel Badekale, has secured the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Bio-membranes scholarship.
Badekale, who graduated with a perfect 5.00 CGPA in Cell Biology and Genetics, emerged as the only Nigerian and West African selected for the highly competitive European Union-funded programme.
The scholarship will see him study across three leading European universities over the next two years — Université Côte d’Azur in France, the University of Genoa in Italy, and the University of Osnabrück in Germany. His programme will focus on advanced fields including Membrane Biology, Neuroscience, and Experimental Medicine.
Sharing the news on Friday via his X (formerly Twitter) account, Badekale described the opportunity as a dream come true.
“Pleased to announce the next step in my journey: selected as the only Nigerian and West African for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Biomembranes, studying across three world-class universities in France, Italy and Germany,”he wrote.
Reflecting on his journey from Mushin, Lagos, he added: “As I look back, I see a young boy with a big dream to explore the world and make a positive impact. Today, by God’s faithfulness, that dream is gradually becoming a reality.”
The celebrated scholar also encouraged young Nigerians to embrace education as a tool for global opportunities.
“Education isn’t a scam. It’s a weapon. Use it,” he advised, urging students to strive for excellence and hold on to their academic goals.
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