It appears to be a season of First Class degrees as a young man from the South-south part of the country has made the country proud in Europe.
Abasiodiong Jackson
An Akwa Ibom native, Abasiodiong Jackson on July 11,2017 graduated with a First Class in Electronic Engineering from the prestigious University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.
Abasiodiong is the first Nigerian to bag a First Class in Electronic Engineering in the university which was established in 1852. The 23 year old graduate was given an automatic employment by the University.
Background of the University: In 2013, University of Huddersfield was awarded by THE awards as University of the Year. In 2014 the University was named the Times Higher Education's (THE) Best University Workplace. The University was the New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards 2015.
In 2016, the University came top among all UK universities for having qualified teaching staff. Abasiodiong is from Akai Ubium, Nsit Ubium local government area of Akwa Ibom State.
See more photos: