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Disowned Student Scores 5.00 GPA in Medical School

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November 12, 2026

Ejem Ifechukwu records a perfect 5.00 GPA at Ebonyi State University after losing family support for leaving the seminary to study medicine

Ejem Ifechukwu, a medical student at Ebonyi State University, has achieved a perfect 5.00 cumulative grade point average after earning straight A grades in all 11 courses in his first-semester examinations for the 2025/2026 academic session.

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Ifechukwu’s achievement was announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026, by Alex Onyia, Chief Executive Officer of Educare, who is sponsoring the student’s education through the ISEE platform.

Onyia shared an image of Ifechukwu’s result on X, celebrating the performance and recalling the circumstances that brought the student to public attention.

“Remember Ejem Paul Ifechukwu, whose family disowned him in Ebonyi State because he left the seminary to pursue his dream of becoming a medical doctor?

“Here are his first-semester results. Straight A’s!

“We are funding his education and supporting his dream of becoming a medical doctor,” Onyia wrote.

The result showed that Ifechukwu, who is studying Medicine and Surgery, registered 11 courses carrying a total of 20 credit units and obtained an A in every subject.

His scores included 72 in General Biology I, 78 in General Biology Practical I, 87 in General Chemistry I and 84 in General Chemistry Practical I.

He also scored 90 in Introduction to Computing Sciences, 77 in Medical Genetics, 84 in Introduction to Igbo Language and Culture I, and 88 in Communication in English I.

In the remaining courses, he earned 80 in Elementary Mathematics I, 81 in General Physics I and 82 in General Physics Practical I.

The results gave him a grade point average of 5.00, placing him in the first-class category under the university’s grading system.

Ifechukwu’s story first attracted widespread attention in August 2025 after Onyia disclosed that his family had withdrawn financial support following his decision to leave the seminary and pursue his ambition of becoming a doctor.

On August 27, 2025, Onyia announced that he would take responsibility for the student’s education through the ISEE sponsorship programme, saying his academic ability should not be wasted because of his circumstances.

At the time, he revealed that Ifechukwu had scored 342 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and obtained eight distinctions in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

“We can’t let such a brilliant talent waste. We will take up his education and sponsor him through ISEE,” Onyia wrote.

On September 8, 2025, Onyia announced that Ifechukwu had secured admission to study Medicine and Surgery at Ebonyi State University.

The sponsor subsequently disclosed in October 2025 that the student’s first-year tuition had been fully paid through the programme.

According to Onyia, Ifechukwu left the seminary because he believed becoming a medical doctor was his calling and wanted to use the profession to help poor people in his community.

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His latest academic performance marks a significant milestone in that pursuit, as he continues his medical education with support from the sponsorship arrangement.

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Babcock Debunks Student’s Death Reports After Hostel Incident

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

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Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed reports claiming that a student involved in an incident at one of its residential halls had died, confirming that he is alive and receiving medical treatment.

The institution said the student was responding positively to treatment at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital following injuries sustained during the incident.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the university’s Associate Vice-President, Communication, Media and Branding, Dr Johnson B. Akintayo.

The incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, and attracted public attention after videos showing the student near a hostel window ledge circulated on social media.

The footage showed some of his roommates attempting to restrain him and prevent him from falling.

According to the university, the situation was brought under control through the prompt intervention of the student’s roommates, whose actions helped prevent a more serious outcome.

However, the student and one of the roommates who participated in the rescue sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for medical attention.

“Contrary to reports suggesting that the student may have died, we wish to assure the public that he is responding positively to treatment and is receiving the necessary medical care,” the statement said.

The university disclosed that the injured roommate had been treated and discharged, while the affected student remained under medical care.

It added that the student’s parents had been contacted and were already on campus to support him during his recovery.

Babcock University also announced that it had commenced an investigation to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident.

The institution said the investigation would help determine what happened, identify possible contributing factors and establish measures to prevent a recurrence.

It urged members of the public and media organisations to avoid circulating unverified information or speculating about the cause of the incident while the investigation remained ongoing.

The university further commended the roommates who intervened, describing their prompt response as instrumental in preventing a potentially more tragic outcome.

It also appealed for sensitivity and restraint in public discussions about the incident, particularly out of respect for the student and his family.

Babcock reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, health and welfare of its students and employees, adding that it would continue to monitor the student’s recovery and provide the necessary support.