by Rachel Ogbu

Everyone is talking about the Nigerian student who graduated with a 5.0 grade point  in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences at the Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow.

Victor Olalusi who for the past three years has represented Nigeria in the University’s Hall of Fame, delivered a valedictory speech on June 27 as the best graduating Student in the Faculty.

According to reports,  Olalusi led a team of other International students from Russia, Italy, Greece, Morocco and bagged the “Best Captain of the Year” award at the University’s annual Quiz competition. His team – International United – won Silver at the University’s annual Quiz competition.

He is also said to have had the best WAEC result in 2004. JAMB Best Science Student (JAMB score 322) – 2006. Cowbell Prize Award – 2006. Medcine First Merit list (OAU) – 2006. Highest OAU Post UME (score – 325)  – 2006. Federal Government Scholarship (Medicine and Surgery) – 2006.

Nation reports:

The year 2012 saw another Nigerian student, Ganiyu  Sanusi bagging the “Best Student of the year” award at the University’s quiz competition. He graduated as the best student in the faculty with first-class honours and a CGPA of 5.0. Ganiyu  Sanusi now works as an Intern in one of Nigeria’s teaching hospitals.

Nigeria-born Alonge Olanike Omotola, who in 2010 represented the country on the University’s Hall of Fame, bagged first-class honours degree in Medicine and Surgery and was the best Graduating student and valedictorian for that year. She proceeded for her Masters Degree at Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA.

Over the past five years, Nigerian students at the Russian National Research Medical University have consistently topped the graduation chat, bagging honours and contributing their wealth of knowledge to the University’s academic status.

These are stories of Nigeria that aren’t about bombings, gun-shots or students protesting for unpaid stipends; and it is as important we talk about them.