University of Ibadan Graduate Who Didn't Want to Study Law Bags First Class, Shares Achievements

University of Ibadan Graduate Who Didn't Want to Study Law Bags First Class, Shares Achievements

  • A University of Ibadan law graduate celebrated earning a first-class degree while sharing her passion for sports law and career goals online
  • She revealed she initially did not want to study law but later developed interest in sports law and graduated with first-class honors
  • Her social media posts sparked reactions from users who congratulated her achievement, while others responded with playful comments

A recent law graduate from the University of Ibadan has taken to social media to celebrate her academic achievement and share her aspirations in sports law.

The graduate, identified as Oluwademilade, disclosed that she earned a first-class degree in law while also pursuing interests in sports-related activities.

University of Ibadan UI law graduate shares first class
A University of Ibadan law graduate earns first class despite initial doubt. Photo credit: Demi_Ogunleye/X
Source: Twitter

In her post, she described herself as an aspiring sports lawyer, sport content writer, and sports journalist.

Speaking further, she also claimed to be a supporter of Chelsea FC and Remo Stars FC, a professional football club based in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria, that competes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

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Her X post reads:

"My name is Oluwademilade. I'm a recent Law graduate from the University of Ibadan and an Aspiring Sport Lawyer. I'm also a sport content writer and Sport journalist. I support @RemoStarsSC and @ChelseaFC and I am a very passionate supporter of the NPFL."

Highlighting her first-class distinction in law in another X tweet, she added:

"They said I should tell you that it's first class law graduate."

UI first-class law graduate shares initial interest

In another post, she shared that she initially did not want to study law. She claimed to have had a "crash out" about her decision. She then celebrated about having first class in the course.

A recent University of Ibadan law graduate celebrated earning a first-class degree while sharing her interest in sports law
A recent UI law graduate celebrates earning a first-class degree despite her initial view about the course. Photo credit: Demi_Ogunleye/X
Source: Twitter

In her words:

"Re-introducing....
Went from crashing out about how I didn't want to study law, to finding passion in sport law and then graduating with a first class.
This is one of the days I leave the flowers and take the whole garden."

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See the X post below:

Reactions to UI first-class law graduate's achievement

Some of the comments are below.

@Black_Coderr

"Why you no wan tell us before?"

@TaiwoAmos12 commented:

"Will you marry me?"

@suc_cess_b commented:

"First class from Ibadan. 🤭"

@Iam_rolandd said:

"I no know why you no add am in the first place.😆"

@jotham_kira stated:

"Omorr... this trumpet suppose loud gaan."

@AdamsMicha71740 wrote:

"Congrats Sport lawyer 👏🏽.
I can also assist as a Sport Health Teacher 😁.
Mutuals fb.😮‍💨"

UI law graduate shares academic milestone

In a similar story, a law graduate of the University of Ibadan shared on social media, the struggles and lessons behind earning her Second Class Honours (Upper Division) degree.

The graduate, Anita Babalola, shared her story on LinkedIn while celebrating the completion of her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) programme.

On her LinkedIn page, she explained that her journey through the Faculty of Law at the University of Ibadan was filled with growth, reflection, and personal discovery.

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Anita Babalola stated that while she wanted the degree, the process of earning it came with many personal challenges that tested her determination.

She claimed that the experience was one that involved intense academic work, emotional struggles, and moments that pushed her beyond her limits.

Reflecting on the journey, she said the difficulties she faced taught her important life lessons about perseverance and personal growth.

UI graduate shares cuttoff mark story

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a young lady initially chose Sociology over Law at the University of Ibadan due to fear of not meeting the cut-off mark.

She later pursued a transfer to the Faculty of Law, narrowly securing her admission after a misplaced phone number almost cost her the slot.

Despite starting afresh and facing academic challenges, she graduated with First Class Honours in Law.

Source: Legit.ng

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