UI Student Who Dropped out 3 Weeks before Exams Graduates from Babcock University with First-Class
- A University of Ibadan dropout recalled abandoning his master's program three weeks before exams because he could not afford his tuition
- The man, who is now a first-class graduate from Babcock University, shared how he saved money years later to finally complete his degree
- He pointed out that his focus is not just on his returning to school, but on the grade point average (GPA) he scored at Babcock University
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A man, Oluwa Toye, has celebrated graduating with a first-class degree from Babcock University years after he quit his master's program at the University of Ibadan (UI) three weeks to his examinations.
In a Facebook post in which he shared his picture with loved ones and his GPA, Toye said that he picked the UI postgraduate form online, sat for the exams, passed and rented an apartment at Farayola, while also having a roommate.
Source: Facebook
However, Toye could not afford the tuition of about N123k, which informed his decision to abandon his studies at the university. Toye, who taught phonics in several schools at the time, said his income could not foot his tuition.
"...I obtained the PG form online for UI, did the exams, and passed. I rented an apartment at Farayola and had a roommate.
"We resumed school, did Matriculation and fast-forward to about three weeks to examinations, I dropped out of school. Yes! I also became a dropout! I couldn’t pay my tuition of about ₦123,000 at the time. Even if I combined everything my schools were paying me, it still wouldn’t cover the fees. That was when I knew I had to stop the waka-waka and truly strategize.
"I stopped teaching phonics in all those schools. My rent expired. We couldn’t renew it. I knew it was time to leave Ibadan..." his Facebook post read in part.
How Toye returned to school
Toye narrated how he left Oyo after quitting UI to settle in Uyo. It was there he found his feet with the help of friends, saved up and decided to apply for admission at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State.
He got in and completed his studies with flying colours, bagging a first-class degree with a GPA of 4.91.
"...I knew I was going to return to school. I saved up. This time, I didn't go back to UI rather I chose Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State.
"Everyone (I mean everyone) who knew the backstory called me DELUSIONAL.
“BU will cost you nothing less than ₦2 million. How will you cope?”
"I’m glad to announce that I moved to Babcock University from Lagos in September 2023 and graduated in July 2025 with a 4.91 GPA.
"The testimony here wasn't about even going back but about the GPA.
"Yes, life has thrown you lemons but what are you going to do about it?" he wrote on Facebook.
Babcock medical graduate's message to fellow graduates
In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Dr Emmanuel Abiodun Owolabi, a Babcock University recent medical graduate, sent a message to his fellow graduates.
"To my fellow Babcock University graduates, I want to say this: don’t let graduation become your destination. It is only the beginning. The world won’t only reward your degree; it will reward your character, competence, consistency, and the value you create.
"Keep learning, keep serving, keep building, and don’t be afraid to start small. The relationships you nurture, the problems you solve, and the lives you impact will matter just as much as your qualifications.
"Also, remember that everyone’s journey is different. Don’t compare your timeline with someone else’s. Stay faithful to your process, trust God, and keep showing up even when progress seems slow. The seeds you plant today will become tomorrow’s testimony."
Source: Facebook
See his Facebook post below:
People celebrate Babcock University graduate
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the man's story below:
Horlardunny Heritage said:
"This is so inspiring!
"Congratulations. Greater success ahead."
Toplad Arewajesu said:
"Congratulations dear always proud of you. More wins for you in Jesus' name."
Sofela Mercy said:
"Man like Peter So happy this turned out well. Congratulations to you Greater feats to come."
Prince Tays Dabs said:
"Oral Peter!!!! You dropped out of our class bcos of Tuition fee ke? I thought you saw a greener pasture and opted for it. We were just bonding when you left. Truly, only the heart knows what a man is going through. You smiled, still came online to tutor people and yet nobody knew what you were going through.
"It would have been sadder for me if the story didn't end the way you gave us now, but I'm super happy for you that you turned your lemon to lemonade."
Seun Oweghoro Ajagbe said:
"Congratulations Toye.
"Greater heights in Jesus name.
"Keep flying."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a man who dropped out of three universities and wanted to study medicine had become a farmer.
Man who quit DELSU, AAU flaunts achievements
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man who dropped out of Delta State University (DELSU) and Ambrose Alli University (AAU) had flaunted his achievements online.
He started his story on TikTok by sharing his old pictures, noting that he was a student at DELSU in 2021, until something happened, which made him quit.
He said that he taught at a popular Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) lesson centre in Sapele, Delta, after leaving DELSU, just to make ends meet.
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Source: Legit.ng
