UI Forestry Graduate Hospitalised in Final-Year Makes Comeback With First-Class Degree
- A young Nigerian lady fell seriously ill and was hospitalised during her final year at the University of Ibadan
- She worried about missing academic requirements while her classmates resumed classes, leaving her emotionally distressed
- Despite the setback, she recovered and graduated with a First Class degree, becoming the first in her family
A Nigerian lady, Aderinto Comfort, has sparked reactions after narrating how she was hospitalised during her final year in the university.
Before sharing her story, Aderinto Comfort said she graduated with a Forestry degree from the University of Ibadan.
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UI first-class lady hospitalised during finals
Telling her story, she took to her X page and recounted how she fell seriously ill during her final year. She said that, because of the illness, she was forced to receive treatment in the hospital while her classmates resumed academic activities.
According to her, the situation left her emotionally distressed as she worried about missing critical academic requirements.
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In her words:
“I fell terribly sick during finals and was crying on the hospital bed because my mates had resumed classes."
Despite not attending lectures, she said she overcame the challenge and successfully completed her programme with outstanding academic performance.
She expressed gratitude to God for seeing her through the challenging time.
“God showed up for me! Now I’m my parents’ first First Class graduate,” she added.
See her viral X post below:
Reactions as hospitalised UI graduate bags first-class
Her post has since drawn congratulatory messages and admiration online. Some of the comments are below.
@favour_millous wrote:
"Big congratulations to you. @AderintoComfort. Here's a bouquet for you."
@E_thephoenix said:
"Congratulations, Comfort!❤️🎉"
@BalogunSaad said:
"Mehnnn, I was not familiar with your game. Super congratulations. 🎊"
@Okey_Legalman stated:
"Congratulations Comfort."
UI law graduate finishes with first-class honours
In a related story, another UI graduate earned praise online after announcing that she became the first person in her household to finish with a first-class degree in Law.
The lady, Oluwatunmise Awobajo, shared the milestone on X alongside her photo.
Also taking to her LinkedIn page, the UI first-class graduate, Oluwatunmise, described the emotional moment she saw her name on the first-class list, as it had been her ambition since she was in 100 level.
In her words:
"My final year results got released yesterday, and seeing my name on the list of First-Class graduates, felt surreal. I have waited for this day since my first year in the University."
According to her, she maintained a first-class grade throughout her university journey.
Beyond academics, the young scholar actively participated in leadership and extracurricular activities during her time at the university.
UI law graduate breaks family record
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that University of Ibadan graduate Oluwatunmise Awobajo celebrated becoming the first in her family to earn a first-class degree in Law.
She maintained a first-class CGPA throughout her studies while holding key leadership roles and publishing her first book.
Oluwatunmise described the achievement as a long-time goal since 100 level, earning praise from LinkedIn users.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
