The University of Ibadan (UI) has offered admission to a determined young woman who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) twice after completing secondary school. She shared her success story on social media following her matriculation at the prestigious institution.
Lady Secures Admission to University of Ibadan After Five Years
In a TikTok post, the user @the_luminous1 expressed her joy at finally becoming a student of UI, which she called the best university. She wrote, "Five years and 2 JAMBs later, I'm now a student of the great University of Ibadan." She added, "God's love is infinite. Proud to be a student of the First and the Best University. Happy matriculation to me." The post included a song by @paultomisin_.
Reactions to the Viral Post
Her followers flooded the comments section with congratulations. Brazen Paws said, "Congratulations. I wish you success." _esthermoye wrote, "Congratulations dear. Welcome to the home of Giants." Hannah Odunsi simply stated, "Congratulations." HONEY POUR shared, "Congratulations to us baby." Odunsiolatunbosun noted, "Congratulation my beautiful Daughter, I wish you good luck." JØ YÓ BË added, "Oh my. The wait was worth it. Congratulations Precious, wishing you success in all you do. Shine!!!!"
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In a similar story, a University of Ibadan graduate recently shared her academic journey from 100 level to final year after graduating with a Second Class Lower degree. She admitted to facing challenges after gaining admission but emphasized she was not ashamed of her result.
Another UI graduate recounted overcoming mockery from coursemates who had not graduated on time, even as some of his former students gained admission before him.
Meanwhile, a young Nigerian lady seeking to study Pharmacy at UI recently shared her 2026 UTME score online, asking for advice on whether it was sufficient and requesting suggestions for alternative courses.
