Trinity College Dublin is set to honour a Nigerian student, Oluwajomiloju Adeparusi, with the Trinity QQI Distinction Award in recognition of her exceptio’al performance in the QQI FET College examinations.

This was contained in an email sent to Adeparusi and signed by Professor Vincent Wade, a copy of which was obtained by PUNCH Online on Thursday.

PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Adeparusi earned distinctions in nine subjects at the Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education in Ireland, a feat that placed her among the school’s most outstanding achievers.

Her record also secured her admission into the prestigious Trinity College Dublin to study Business, Economics and Social Studies for a combined honours degree.

In the award notification email, Trinity College noted that the ceremony would be held on January 19, 2026.

The school also disclosed that it would present Adeparusi with a €150 book voucher.

The email read, “I am delighted to inform you that you have been selected for a Trinity QQI Distinction Award in recognition of your exceptional performance in your QQI FET College examinations.

“It is my pleasure to invite you to attend a celebration of this award hosted by the Vice Provost, Professor Orla Shiels, on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5.45 pm in the Dining Hall on Front Square, followed by a drinks reception.

“Both you and your school principal are cordially invited to this occasion, where you will receive your certificate and a €150 book voucher.”

Adeparusi is not the first Nigerian student to have achieved a global feat.

On October 1, a student of Corona School, Gbagada, Lagos, Precious Aroh, earned international recognition after emerging as a Best Finalist in the 18th edition of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest.

Precious was awarded a cash prize of $3,000 by Toyota Motor Corporation for her visionary artwork, selected from over 660,000 entries submitted by children across the globe. (The PUNCH)

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