“From JSS3 to University": Nigerian Man Skips Senior Secondary School, Graduates from UNIBADAN
- A Nigerian man who left school after JSS3 and could barely read or write defied the odds to accomplish an extraordinary academic feat
- He enrolled in a tutorial class where he struggled with basic concepts but committed himself to relentless study
- When he could no longer afford the tuition, the tutorial owner, Mr Donald, offered him a deal
A Nigerian man broke the internet as he shared the step-by-step process of how he gained admission into the University of Ibadan after he leaving school in JSS3.
He shared a detailed account of how he secured his admission after dedicating many years of his life to studying and finding ways to pass exams without being involved in any form of malpractice.
Source: TikTok
JSS3 school leaver becomes UNIBADAN graduate
The man disclosed that he was just a JSS3 student but couldn’t further his education due to certain reasons.
He decided to enroll in a tutorial class despite not knowing some basic concepts, as he could only read and write.
The graduate explained that at one point he couldn’t afford the tutorial fees and met with the owner, who offered him a deal in exchange for the lessons, an offer he accepted.
He took the offer and began to work for the owner of the institution, whose name he revealed as Mr Donald.
After a long period of study and dedication, he sat for UTME and scored a high mark. He did the same for his WASSCE, which he passed, and eventually gained admission into the University of Ibadan with the right documents.
Years later, he mentioned that he is now a graduate.
Source: Twitter
The Nigerian man shared the story on his X page, @Mirakull001, detailing a moral story.
He said:
"From JSS3 straight to the University of Ibadan. After JSS3, I couldn’t further my education due to certain issues. On the 17th of Sept. 2018, I decided to enroll in a tutorial. I was so bad academically that I didn’t even know the first 20 elements. I couldn’t add two fractions together either. The only thing I could do was read and write.
'The first two months of learning were tough. I had to read like a madman. Things got worse in the third month when I could no longer afford to pay the tutorial fees. The owner of the tutorial.
"Mr. Donald, made me an offer—to wash the toilets and fetch water into the bathroom drum in exchange for waiving my fees.
"I took the offer and kept going. Things got harder, but my mind was made up. I must become a UI student the following year. A few months later, another stumbling block came: I had no money to register for WAEC. On the very last day of registration, Mr. Donald came through again and registered me for free.
"I didn’t have money to register for JAMB either. Three days to the deadline, someone gifted me the money to register.
"I sat for UTME and scored 253. Two months later, I wrote my SSCE on my own—I had a B in Maths and Cs in the other subjects. I went down to the University of Ibadan for Post-UTME, I scored 76/100. I was offered my course of choice: Human Nutrition & Dietetics.
"Today, glory to God, I’m a graduate of Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Ibadan."
As his story circulated online, netizens flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.
Reactions as JSS3 leaver earns UNIBADAN degree
MGR ENT TYRES
@Mgrchuchu wrote:
"Your story clearly shows that success requires discipline and hard work. Thank the universe for Mr Donald and the other philanthropist."
@herefornoww_ said:
"I am happy i read this when i read this. Thank you for sharing, i hope life gets kinder and kinder as you go."
@AyoAladeInc01 added:
"This is so interesting, it actually reinforced the statement that where there is will there is always a way....Congratulations."
@Greenwitch44 noted:
"What a journey despite all the adversity you came out on top, congratulations."
Cleaner graduates from UNILORIN
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian woman who worked as a cleaner in 2021 to support her education, graduated from UNILORIN with first-class honours in mathematics.
Beyond her academic achievement, she accomplished other milestones, showing that determination and perseverance could lead to success even in difficult circumstances.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
