Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: How I graduated top of my class at LASU

She graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh, 20, recently graduated from the Lagos State University with first class honours in communication and media studies.

In this interview with The Record’s Imanuela Roberts, she says her passion for communication was ignited early by her father, a professor in the same field. 

Jide-Jimoh also recounts how she achieved a first-class degree, ultimately finishing top of her class.

This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.

Imanuela Roberts: What inspired you to pursue your current field of study?

Oluwatoyosi Jide-Jimoh: My dad is a Professor of Mass Communication and I remember the first book I read was "Introduction to Mass Communication." Even though I didn't understand it then, I've always been intrigued.

IR: Did you have any mentors that influenced your journey?

OJ: My Dad is my mentor. He is the main person that inspired me, and I don’t know if you know Amanpoor from CNN. I used to watch her and want to be like her. 

IR: What strategies did you find effectiv…