Samuel Badekale, a University of Lagos alumnus who earned widespread recognition for graduating with a perfect CGPA of 5.00 in Cell Biology and Genetics, has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Bio-membranes scholarship.
For the 2023/2024 academic year, Badekale stood out as the Overall Best Graduating Student and Best in Sciences at UNILAG. He is also the only recipient of the highly competitive scholarship from both Nigeria and the wider West African region.
The EU-funded programme will allow him to pursue advanced studies across three top European institutions over the next two years: Université Côte d’Azur in France, the University of Genoa in Italy, and the University of Osnabrück in Germany. His academic journey will focus on areas such as Membrane Biology, Neuroscience, and Experimental Medicine.
Sharing the milestone on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Badekale expressed gratitude and excitement:
“2025 has been amazing in every way!
Pleased to announce the next step in my journey: selected as the only Nigerian and West African for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Biomembranes, studying across three world-class universities in France, Italy and Germany.
As I look back, I see a young boy from Mushin, with a big dream: to explore the world and make a positive impact.
And today, by God’s faithfulness, that dream is gradually becoming a reality.
Truly, ‘with God, every dream is achievable, even those that seem impossible.’”
He also encouraged young people to see education as a transformative tool:
“To my younger self and every student out there: Trust God.
Hold your education tightly. Come out with the best grades possible, strive for excellence, because education is still one of the most powerful keys to move from your local community to the global stage.
Education isn’t a scam. It’s a weapon. Use it.
Learn more about the programme on its LinkedIn page.”
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Plus programme aims to develop professionals with interdisciplinary expertise, equipping them for impactful careers in biomedical sciences, research, and policy-making.
