University of Ibadan Student Who Didn’t Want to Study Law Bags First-Class Degree, Shares Story
- A young Nigerian lady celebrated completing her studies at the University of Ibadan in the Department of Law
- She shared how she never wanted to study law in the first place, and opened up about what changed along the line
- Her story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the graduate on her academic success
A Nigerian lady, Oluwademilade Ogunleye, has graduated from the University of Ibadan (UI) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Celebrating her academic feat on social media, she shared how she had achieved a first-class from the Department of Law.
Source: Twitter
Lady bags first-class degree from UI
Identified on X as @Demi_Ogunleye, the lady shared how she crashed out because she didn't want to study law.
According to her, however, she fell in love with sports law along the line and ended up bagging a first class.
"Re-introducing.... Went from crashing out about how I didn't want to study law, to finding passion in sports law and then graduating with a first class. This is one of the days I leave the flowers and take the whole garden."
In an earlier post, she had given a timeline of her final activities at the University of Ibadan, explaining:
"December 15, 2025: I wrote my final exams as an undergraduate at the University of Ibadan. December 22, 2025: I officially signed out of the University of Ibadan. January 5, 2026: Submitted my project in partial fulfilment of this LLB."
See her X posts below:
Netizens celebrate UI first-class law graduate
Her story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated the law graduate on her academic feat.
@Ayoola68113752 said:
"Congratulations Demilade. Please be consistent with the ordering of your initials. I almost thought you were 2 different persons. Congratulation."
@Ayo_Oyedijo said:
"Congratulations Demmy."
@Ogstfuturegovt said:
"Congratulations my love. E no mean sey I no go laff you if chealse lose o."
@ui_law_ said:
"@Demi_Ogunleye, well done on this achievement! Every graduate like you strengthens the legacy of LSS UI."
@DegiddyA said:
"Kilonshele gangan. Guys, move to UI for ebony beauty oo. This is just so so beautiful."
@Gboye_peng said:
"Top girl.... congratulations @RemoStarsSC lawyer Nobody like Remo pass Demilade."
@Kollzemmy123 said:
"You're too good, one of the best in sports in UI. Congratulations ma'am, I really enjoyed sports clique meeting with you."
@RolverseEra said:
"You really did smash it! Came late to the X party. Congratulations once again."
@_DavidAdesina said:
"Congratulations Demi! Happy for you, Well done."
Source: Twitter
In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan, while another graduate staged a one-man protest over unemployment.
LASU BGS shares admission experience
Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's best graduating student had opened up about her admission experience.
In an insightful exclusive interview, the young lady shared her struggle with being accepted, her overall experience, and her future goals.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
