The young graduate of Pure and Applied Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics is the very first student to achieve such feat since the establishment of the department in 1980.
In an interview with Legit, Edwards revealed that he gained admission to study Mechanical Engineering but switched to Mathematics after discovering that he was more of a Math person.
He said: “I was initially admitted to study Mechanical Engineering and along the line, I just realised the whole engineering thing wasn’t for me. I tried to apply for transfer into the Math Department. I already had a very good math foundation and I found it very easy to deal with. The transfer didn’t really work out, so I opted in for JAMB, and I when I got admitted, I left the Mechanical Engineering.
On how he was able to perform exceedingly well and reach the topmost mark, Edwards noted that he prayed but that prayers were not enough since he put in so much work and studies.
He said; “In as much as having always wanted to finish with a first-class, everything boils down to prayer, being hopeful and believing. I remember when I studied 14hrs on a stretch during and before exams. So the hard work really paid off.”
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