The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has granted admission to a young woman eight years after she completed secondary education, following a single attempt at the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The lady celebrated her matriculation on social media, sharing her journey that captivated many users.
Lady's Journey to UNILAG Admission
In a viral TikTok post that garnered widespread congratulations, the lady revealed that it had been eight years since she finished secondary school before she decided to pursue higher education. She emphasized that she wrote the JAMB exam only once and was offered her preferred course of study. Her post read: "I decided to go back to school after 8 years I had left secondary school, and everything worked out more than my expectations."
The young lady, identified as @abismahglam on TikTok, further stated: "I wrote JAMB once, I gained admission. I was given the course I chose." Her achievement resonated with many, prompting an outpouring of supportive comments.
Social Media Reactions
Users flooded the comment section with congratulations and encouragement. One user, Glowqueen, wrote: "Congratulations my love." Oluwaseun added: "Congratulations sweetie." Kola-Alagbado/Ikorodu Braider commented: "Congratulations. I will do mine when I graduate in 2 years time." Boluwatifeniisolae shared: "Congratulations girlllll. I made the same decision of going back to school after 8 years and I came out as best graduating student in my department. God is in it for you too." CHOICE COLLECTION simply said: "Congratulations My Love. Welcome to Dli."
Related Stories of Perseverance
In a similar narrative, Legit.ng previously reported that a UNILAG graduate who once doubted herself achieved a First Class degree. She recounted almost giving up after a poor result but later returned to the library and persevered, eventually graduating with top honors through hard work and divine grace.
Another story highlighted a UNILAG graduate who went viral for breaking a family record. She started university later than her peers and often faced challenges, yet she earned a First Class degree, becoming the first in her family to accomplish such a feat.
Additionally, a UNILAG graduate completed his PhD in Educational Psychology at Texas Tech University in the United States. He noted that his success began as a dream written on the wall of his father's living room, and he also holds a master's degree from UNILAG and a bachelor's from the University of Ilorin.
