IBADAN — In a remarkable display of academic and entrepreneurial synergy, twin brothers Taiwo Samuel Isiaka and Kehinde Emmanuel Isiaka have graduated from the prestigious University of Ibadan (UI) with identical Second-Class Upper degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Their journey at UI was marked by more than just classroom excellence; the duo leaves the institution as two of its most decorated student entrepreneurs, having balanced a rigorous engineering curriculum with the successful founding of their firm, The Trills Consulting.
A Shared Legacy of Excellence
The brothers, both newly minted members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (NIEE), shared their feat on social media, sparking nationwide celebration. Their list of accolades spans years of dedication to both innovation and student leadership:
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Founders: The Trills Consulting.
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National Recognition: Winners of the SME Africa 25 Under 25 Award (2022) for Renewable Energy and The Entrepreneur Africa Award (2023) for Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Campus Dominance: Multiple-time winners of “Entrepreneur of the Year” awards from the Technology Education Students’ Association (TESA) and the Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Students (SEEES) between 2023 and 2025.
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Leadership: Recognized by the UI Students’ Union and the Junior Chamber International (JCI) for their contributions to the campus business ecosystem.
Engineering the Future of Renewable Energy
The twins’ focus on Renewable Energy aligns with Nigeria’s 2026 economic push toward diversifying the energy mix (as seen in the telecom tower solar transitions mentioned in ). Through their consulting firm, the Isiaka twins have demonstrated that the “African-Nigerian pioneering spirit” is alive in the next generation of engineers.
Netizens Celebrate the “New Engineers in Town”
The announcement has been met with a wave of support from the academic and professional community. Supporters described their achievements as a “testament to hard work” and a “call to keep pushing boundaries.”
| Name | Degree | Professional Initials | Key Focus |
| Isiaka Taiwo Samuel | B.Eng (2:1) | GMNSE, GMNIEE | Entrepreneurship & Electrical Eng. |
| Isiaka Kehinde Emmanuel | B.Eng (2:1) | GMNSE, GMNIEE | Renewable Energy & Consulting |
Analysis: The Rise of the “Student-Founder”
The story of the Isiaka twins serves as a powerful case study for the “Missing Middle”. They represent the exact type of “domestic champions” that Nigeria’s economy needs—skilled professionals who don’t just look for jobs but create them while still in school.
By graduating with both technical degrees and a portfolio of over 15 awards, Taiwo and Kehinde have positioned themselves to lead in the “acceleration phase” of Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy goal.
