By Idris Katib
A 2022 first-class graduate of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Masturah Adelakin shone like a million stars at the 2026 induction of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), emerging as best in Labour Market Analysis.
She was the best graduating student in the Department of Business Administration in her year of graduation.
Adelakin also emerged as first runner up from over one thousand candidates who partook in the 2026 diet of the highly recognised professional examinations.
Only a week earlier, another graduate of Accounting of the institution, Rofeeqoh Adeyinka Odunmbaku led the pack at the recently released November 2025 diet of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Adelakin has now been officially inducted as an associate member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM) as she also received a cash prize of Two Hundred Thousand Naira from the Institute.
Speaking with the press, Adelakin said “the journey was honestly not an easy one. Balancing work responsibilities with studying for professional examinations required a lot of discipline, sacrifice and consistency. “
She added that “Crescent University has contributed immensely to my success and personal growth. The academic standard and method of teaching played a major role in shaping my learning approach and professional mindset.”
She expressed gratitude to the lecturers in the department of business administration for their dedication, support and commitment to excellence.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila described Crescent University students’ and alumni achievements as consistent seasonal harvests of academic and moral excellence.
. Idris Katib is a Principal Assistant Registrar in charge of Public Relations at Crescent University, Abeokuta. idris.katib@cuab.edu.ng
