"I Did it Crying": Nigerian Lawyer Who Relocated to UK Rejoices as She Becomes Nurse, Shares Video

"I Did it Crying": Nigerian Lawyer Who Relocated to UK Rejoices as She Becomes Nurse, Shares Video

  • A Nigerian barrister who moved to the United Kingdom took to social media to celebrate becoming a nurse
  • The lady shared her celebratory photoshoot as she reflected on the challenging journey to becoming a nurse
  • The latest nurse stated that it was an emotional rollercoaster as there were times she cried, got angry and felt sad, but she never gave up

A Nigerian lawyer, Opeyemi Elizabeth, has become a subject of conversation online as she celebrated becoming a nurse in the United Kingdom.

Elizabeth celebrated her latest feat on TikTok with a video documenting memorable moments in her journey to becoming a nurse and her celebratory photoshoot.

Nigerian lawyer who relocated to UK rejoices as she becomes nurse
A Nigerian lawyer becomes a nurse in the United Kingdom. Photo Credit: @cmlizzyy
Source: TikTok

Lawyer becomes latest nurse in UK

According to Elizabeth, the journey was so demanding that she 'saw the back of her head.'

An emotional Elizabeth stated that she earned the nursing degree against all odds. She said there were times she cried, got angry, felt happy, sad, frustrated and tired, but she resolved not to give up.

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In her words:

"I saw the back of my head literally😭 I did it crying, angry, happy, sad, frustrated and tired half the time. But in all seasons, ‘giving up’ was never an option. Welldone Opeyemi Elizabeth."

Social media users swooned at the nurse's post, with many congratulating her on her achievement. Some netizens were amazed at how she was able to switch careers and still succeed.

At the time of this report, the nurse's video had garnered over 15k views on the social media platform.

Nigerian lawyer who relocated to UK rejoices as she becomes nurse
A Nigerian lawyer becomes a registered nurse in the UK. Photo Credit: @cmlizzyy
Source: TikTok

Watch her video below:

Social media users celebrate latest UK nurse

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the nurse's post below:

denikes_taste said:

"Well done girl, you’ve earned all the bragging rights!"

Kayleigh Young said:

"No one does it like you!! You deserve all the happiness in the world."

thatgirlsholape/Wig influencer said:

"It was all worth it momma super proud of you sis."

_simplysoola said:

"Look at you now, God did and you didn’t give up . Welldone."

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Mrs O 💍🦋✨💞🩺🩼🏨👩🏽‍⚕️ said:

"I tap from your blessing 🙏🙏 I want to graduate with good in medical school Big Congratulations."

Flora Tochi said:

"Once ppl reach abroad, they automatically can function in science related courses. Congrats."

Okaka Fidelis Onome said:

"Congratulations Switching career is not an easy decision. Big congratulations."

Nkechi Nwabia Isidahome said:

"Congrats dear, latest UKRN."

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a senior lawyer had reportedly shut down his chamber in Akure to become a cleaner in the United Kingdom.

Nigerian lawyer turns care assistant abroad

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lawyer who relocated to the UK had become a care assistant.

The lawyer had relocated overseas, but did not continue with the practice of her profession, at least for the moment.

In a now-viral TikTok post, the lawyer, @gee87849, said she works as a care assistant in the UK. She humorously wondered how she would explain to people that she is a lawyer back in Nigeria. Social media users reacted to the lawyer's post.

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Source: Legit.ng

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