20-year-old Amarachi Ezihe is a 2025 First Class graduate of Computer Science from Babcock University. The Imo State-born scholar recently brought pride and recognition to her community after clinching six additional awards during the university’s convocation ceremony.
In this interview with EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, she speaks on how hard work, commitment and dedication served as guiding principles in her journey to academic excellence.
Congratulations on your remarkable academic achievement. Can you tell us about your family background and how your upbringing shaped your educational journey?
I am Amarachi Ezihe from Umuelekocha in Oboro Umueze Ogwa, in Umueze Abazu Ogwa Autonomous Community, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State.
My parents are Mr and Mrs Everest Ezihe. My father is a journalist and the President-general of our community. I was brought up in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom State.
It is often said that earning a First Class degree at the university is not an easy feat. How did you feel when you achieved this milestone, and what would you describe as the secret behind your success?
I felt very happy and excited, and I thank God for making it possible for me to realise my ambition and for bringing honour and glory to my parents.
There was no magic behind my success other than hard work, dedication and commitment to my studies. This was coupled with several hours of studying in the middle of the night, usually from 1am to 4am, and an abiding faith in God, who makes all things possible.
Prior to your university education, can you take us through your academic background and some of your early achievements?
I attended Ideal Preparatory School for my pre-nursery, nursery, primary and secondary education. During my final year in secondary school, I also won a prestigious award, which further motivated me to strive for academic excellence.
Apart from graduating with a First Class Honours degree, did you receive any other awards during the convocation ceremony at Babcock University?
Yes, I received several other awards, including the Overall Best Graduating Student of the university, Best Graduating Student of the Faculty of Science, and Best Graduating Student of the Department of Computer Science, among others.
With a First Class Honours Degree, what are your plans and visions going forward?
My vision is to further my studies abroad after completing my one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as I aspire to deepen my knowledge and expand my academic exposure. I am passionate about continuous learning and hope to build on my foundation in Computer Science to achieve even greater academic and professional excellence.
Ultimately, my goal is to acquire advanced knowledge and skills that will empower me to make meaningful contributions to society and impact the next generation positively through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and innovation
Could you share your experience as an undergraduate at Babcock University?
