A 22-year-old brilliant scholar, Miss Shukuroh Abdulmumeen, from the Department of Chemistry, University of Ilorin, has achieved a remarkable academic feat, graduating with a First Class Honours and an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.63, to emerge as the Second Best Graduating Student in her department.
In a heartfelt message shared on her social media pages and made available to Just Event Online TV , Miss Shukuroh expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for His mercy and guidance throughout her academic journey. She described her success as a product of consistency, discipline, and divine favor, while highlighting her passion for sustainability and environmental innovation through Organic Chemistry
> “As an organic chemist, I am passionate about driving sustainability through the utilization of underused biomass and renewable resources,” she said. “My goal is to contribute to innovative research that transforms waste into value-added products, promotes green chemistry, and supports a cleaner, more sustainable world.”
According to her, her academic pursuit was motivated by a desire to make meaningful contributions to humanity through science, particularly in the areas of **pharmaceutical chemistry and environmental sustainability**.
Reflecting on her journey, Miss Abdulmumeen said that every challenge she encountered during her studies became a stepping stone to success.
> “It wasn’t always an easy journey, but I stayed committed. Every long night in the lab, every failed experiment that taught me a new lesson—all shaped the person I am today. I am proud of how far I’ve come and excited about the path ahead,” she added.
A proud native of Kwara State, Miss Shukuroh expressed sincere appreciation to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abdulmumeen, her project supervisor Dr. Mariam Temitope Baker, her level adviser Dr. Rajee, and her colleagues for their support, encouragement, and guidance, noting that their faith in her abilities kept her motivated throughout the journey.
Looking ahead, she reaffirmed her commitment to advancing research and innovation in sustainability, expressing openness to global collaborations that bridge chemistry with real-world impact.
> “This is just the beginning,” she concluded. “I am ready to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to research that connects chemistry with sustainability—especially in transforming underutilized biomass into valuable resources and exploring its applications in the pharmaceutical world and other related fields.”
