INTERVIEW: “The bulky syllabus was a major challenge. I overcame it by attending every class and avoiding distractions.” — Adeoti Abdul-shakur Opeyemi
In this interview, Adeoti Abdul-shakur Opeyemi, one of the trailblazers of the MSSN Akinyele Area Council’s Extramural Tutorial Centre, shared with us his strategies, preparation tips, and how he achieved an outstanding result in the 2025 UTME. Whether you’re a current or an aspiring UTME candidate, this interview contains inspiration, practical advice, and real-life insights to guide you on your journey to academic excellence.
Kindly introduce yourself
I am Adeoti Abdul-Shakur Opeyemi from Oyo State. I attended Kelani College, Iseyin for my secondary school education (2018–2024).
What was your UTME score?
300
Have you gained admission?
Yes
State your institution and course of study.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, MBBS
At what academic level were you before joining the MSSN Akinyele Extramural Class?
My academic performance, including my reading and assimilation, was a bit low before Extramural, but it improved with the permission of Allah after attending.
How did the Extramural classes influence your academic performance and exam readiness?
The tutors are top-notch, and they really helped me improve.
Can you describe the difference between your academic level before and after the Extramural program?
It improved from about 40% to 85%.
Beyond academics, how did the Extramural impact your spiritual life and personal discipline?
The daily spiritual diet sessions were very impactful. May Allah reward the lecturers.
How long did you prepare for the UTME, and what was your daily or weekly study routine like?
For the first two months, I was lazy, and I later regretted it when I saw how vast the syllabus was. Later in 2025, I studied for about 4 to 5 hours daily throughout the week.
What study techniques or strategies contributed most to your high score?
The JAMB Remix helped a lot, along with the weekly tests. I also made personal notes for each subject to aid assimilation.
What major challenges did you face during preparation, and how did you overcome them?
The bulky syllabus was a major challenge. I overcame it by attending every class and avoiding distractions.
In your opinion, what would you say was the key factor behind your high performance?
Listening to the Director of Studies and praying.
What advice would you give to students preparing for the upcoming UTME?
Listen to every piece of advice and guidance given by the Director of Studies.
What message would you share with future participants of the MSSN Akinyele Extramural program?
You cannot find anything better.
Is there any final message you would like to share with aspiring UTME candidates?
No
Editor’s Note: This interview has been lightly edited for grammar and clarity while preserving the interviewee’s original meaning.
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Reader Discussion (3)
A deeply insightful exploration. The balance between academic discipline and spiritual consciousness is precisely what our student body needs today.
Barakallahu feek Brother Ahmad. May Allah grant our youth steadfastness in learning and practice.
Jazakumullahu Khayran to the editorial team. The references from Surah Taha were especially grounding.
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