Hannah Kintum, who graduated at 21 from the University of Benin with a first-class degree in Law and a CGPA of 4.69, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI how discipline, consistency and sacrifice helped her achieve academic excellence

Congratulations on graduating with a first class in Law from the University of Benin. How does it feel now that the achievement has finally sunk in?

I feel proud of myself right now. I am grateful to my parents, my school, my lecturers and my dean.

Tell us about yourself.

I am 21 and from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. I come from a family of seven, with five children, and I am the third child.