A young lady has celebrated her achievement of earning a degree from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), a milestone reached 10 years after completing secondary school. She shared her inspiring journey on TikTok, highlighting the hard work and perseverance that led to her success.
Journey to the Degree
Identified as @t_marh_teddybear_ on TikTok, the graduate recounted her experience, emphasizing that she finally obtained her degree in business administration after a decade. In her post, she wrote a heartfelt message to herself: "To myself, Dear Fatimah, you did it. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for choosing growth on the days it was hard. I dreamed it. I worked for it. I own it. Every late night, every deadline, every 'I can't' that turned into 'I will.' Today I'm not just a graduate of Business Administration from NOUN, I'm a woman who kept her promise to myself. I didn't just earn a degree, I earned my proof. Proof that I show up, I finish, and I do it in style. This certificate has my name, but the journey has my heart. This is my moment. I own it. The world is next. I'm proud of me. I made it. Delayed but not denied. 10 years later—a B.Sc. Certificate. Class of 2025."
Social Media Reactions
The post garnered numerous reactions from social media users who congratulated her. Peace commented: "Congratulations Queen, but did you say 10 years?" Amarya Alhaji Nasiru wrote: "Congrats. Anytime I see convocation pics, I am always in tears. I can't wait to graduate. Abk center, 400 level. Can't wait to make Maami proud." Enivelle said: "The kind of joy seeing you guys on this great achievement, I can't hold the joy back. Congratulations, ma'am. Soar higher. I can't wait for mine too." Wunmi_stitches added: "I will not stop congratulating others till it gets to my turn. 2028 graduate la wa o." Lady UN-PEOPLE-PLEASER remarked: "The finest photoshoot picture I have seen on the first slide." Abidemi Arike stated: "Omo is me. I am just seeing my fellow graduates everywhere. Congratulations, fellow NOUN students." Omah's Global Concept simply said: "Congratulations, am a proud Nountes."
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