Lagos Island twins make history at LASU with first class, best graduating feats
Two twin brothers from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, have distinguished themselves among thousands of graduates of Lagos State University (LASU), recording outstanding academic performances at the institution’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies.
The brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Ajitokewu, graduated from the Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.
While Taiwo completed his studies 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 from the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions, with 494 graduates obtaining First-Class honours.
The university had earlier disclosed that 262 students earned First-Class honours in the 2024/2025 session, while another 232 achieved the distinction in 2025/2026.
Reflecting on their journey in a LinkedIn post, Taiwo said their path to academic excellence was initially uncertain but ultimately driven by determination, discipline and consistency.
According to him, although some people viewed their chosen courses as less valuable, the brothers remained focused on the opportunities they could create through their education.
“Excellence is the reward of steadfastness and consistency,” Taiwo wrote.
Introducing himself, he said, “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.”
The twins’ accomplishments extended beyond their academic results. During their undergraduate years, they secured two national scholarships, more than four local scholarships, international recognitions and two professional mentorship opportunities.
They were also selected among the Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2025 at LASU.
The Millennium Fellowship is a global leadership initiative run by the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network.
For the 2025 cohort, more than 60,000 young people applied from 7,000 campuses across 170 countries, with over 4,500 fellows eventually selected from more than 290 campuses worldwide.
Taiwo, whose fellowship profile lists him as Ajitokewu Muhaimin Taiwo, studied Biology Education and participated in a waste-management sustainability project centred on biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
The initiative promoted sustainable waste practices through recycling, reuse, composting and efforts to reduce waste generation.
His profile also identifies him as a LASU SDGs Youth Ambassador and Cowrywise Campus Ambassador. He had previously held leadership positions at Dolphin High School, Lagos Island.
In 2020, he also obtained the Bronze Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Kehinde, identified on the fellowship platform as Ajitokewu Mutmohinu Kehinde, studied Computer Science Education and worked on a digital infrastructure project aimed at supporting sustainable development.
The project focused on digital literacy, community-based digital hubs and capacity building for educators, with the broader objective of narrowing the digital divide while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.
Kehinde also held several leadership positions, including Assistant Senior Prefect and Science Lab Prefect at Dolphin High School. His other roles included LASU SDG Youth Ambassador, Cowrywise Campus Ambassador and Assistant General Secretary of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, LASU.
Recounting their upbringing, Kehinde said the twins grew up in Isale Eko, a historic Lagos Island community renowned for its cultural heritage but also confronted by challenges such as congestion and other social difficulties.
He said their childhood environment did not determine their future, as they relied instead on their values, discipline, faith and aspirations to chart their paths.
“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,” Kehinde wrote.
He maintained that their success was built on dedication, resilience and faith rather than talent alone.
According to him, their university experience included two national scholarships, four local scholarships, three international award recognitions and two mentorships.
Kehinde described the milestones as evidence that exceptional achievements could come from any background, stressing that a person’s environment should not determine 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 said.
He encouraged young people to pursue ambitious goals, remain committed to hard work, stay humble and trust God, noting that difficult circumstances should not prevent them from pursuing their aspirations.
Taiwo similarly attributed their academic success to steadfastness and consistency.
The brothers expressed appreciation to their parents, siblings, teachers, lecturers, mentors and friends who supported them throughout their university years.
They said the achievement was not solely a personal victory but also a celebration of everyone who contributed to their journey.
The twins added that they are now open to opportunities both within Nigeria and internationally.
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