A Nigerian man named Ugo has taken to X to proudly celebrate his younger brother, Emmanuel Ajibike, who has achieved a first-class degree in Pure and Applied Chemistry from the University of Lagos.
Ugo shared a series of photographs of Emmanuel accompanied by an enthusiastic message composed in a blend of Pidgin and English, commemorating his brother’s academic accomplishment.
He challenged others to strive for similar success, showcasing family pride and ambition.
Nicknamed Celsius for a reason
In his X post, Ugo directly acknowledged Emmanuel, stating:
Ugo shared a series of photographs of Emmanuel accompanied by an enthusiastic message composed in a blend of Pidgin and English, commemorating his brother’s academic accomplishment.
“My kiddo @AjibikeEmmanue7 no small ooo. If e easy abeg run am. First class should be coming home soon. I go share his CGPA soon. Na Pure and applied Chemistry him study for UNILAG ooooo. Na why Dem name am Celsius for school be that.”
He revealed that Emmanuel earned the nickname Celsius during his studies, a playful reference to the critical temperature unit in chemistry.
This moniker clearly suited a student who excelled in such a demanding field.
Rigorous academic path
Pure and Applied Chemistry is recognized as one of the toughest programmes at the University of Lagos, requiring a strong grasp of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, along with mathematics and laboratory experience.
Receiving a first-class degree in this discipline signifies a place among a select few high achievers each year.
Ugo did not disclose the exact CGPA in his message, promising to reveal the figure in due course, which heightened the excitement surrounding his announcement.
See the post below:
My kiddo @AjibikeEmmanue7 no small ooo.
If e easy abeg run am
First class should be coming home soon
I go share his CGPA soon
Na Pure and applied Chemistry him study for UNILAG ooooo
Na why Dem name am Celsius for school be that pic.twitter.com/z5jDLiOEhF
— ugo (@godwin18244) September 2, 2026
