UNILAG Graduate Who Battled Ulcer Sets New Family Record, Shares Emotional Story
- A graduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, went viral on social media after posting her grade
- The individual mentioned that she often fell ill when she was at the university and acknowledged those who helped her
- She also mentioned the lessons she learned from her years of study at the university and the record she broke in her family
A graduate of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, who had a tough start in the university, took to social media to celebrate academic achievements.
The young lady mentioned a record she just set following her graduation from the university, and also explained how she gained admission to study at UNILAG.
Source: Twitter
UNILAG graduate shares inspiring story
As the first child, Osikomaiya Oluwadamilola confessed that her education journey at UNILAG was tough, but in the end, she did well after graduating with good grades and setting a record.
She wrote on her LinkedIn page:
"Gratitude 🙏.
"Gratitude 🙏.
"Gratitude 🙏.
"I am deeply grateful to God for this journey 🥹
"Graduation is not just an ending, it’s the beginning of a new chapter 🎓.
"In 2019, I gained admission into the prestigious University of Lagos. I matriculated in 2020, and last week, on the 20th of January 2026, I finally graduated 🎉."
She spoke specifically about her experience and health condition at the university, as she often felt lonely and battled health challenges, but things eventually turned around for her.
"Story time 🤭 (first post here btw)… My first year at UNILAG was honestly tough. As an introvert and the first child, I felt very lonely and sad. I had no one to look up to on campus except God and my family.
"After COVID-19, time seemed to move so fast, but my health struggled. I fell sick often and visited the medical center so much it felt like a second home. At some point, a close coursemate even asked if everything was okay. I explained that I had an ulcer. My first year was filled with tears and silent prayers."
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UNILAG graduate sets new record
Osikomaiya Oluwadamilola wrote in her LinkedIn post that she received support from her fellowship at the university and was eventually able to graduate with a 2:1, becoming the first-ever graduate in her family and setting a record for the younger ones.
She continued:
"But with time, things began to change. Life got better. I grew closer to my course mates, and I’m especially grateful to my faculty fellowship, CFC (Communicators for Christ). This family made me feel at home and helped me find my footing at the University of Lagos.
"Along the way, I discovered my passion for writing and marketing. In my second year, I started my bedding business, Cotton Crest, and I began to gain clarity about my goals and direction in life.
"My journey at UNILAG taught me that goals are achievable; it’s only a matter of time. If you stay consistent and trust the process, you will surely get there
"I am incredibly grateful to my lecturers 🙏
"I am grateful for Mavericks ’23 🙏.
"✔️ B.Sc. in Mass Communication achieved with God.
"✔️ First B.Sc. holder from the Osikomaiya family, and more to come.
"✔️ Business owner.
"Lastly, I am very open to learning, especially in marketing, because trees don’t grow overnight. Growth takes time 😌 and I am so proud to have graduated from the University of Lagoswith a Second Class Upper in Mass Communication.
"I remain,
"Oluwadamilola Osikomaiya Adeshola.
"Your marketing enthusiast."
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a lady who wrote JAMB at 15 was denied admission by the University of Lagos and the University of Ibadan but later graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University with a 4.46 CGPA.
UI graduate flaunts final result
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a graduate of the University of Ibadan shared her story online. She said she was very sad when she got a 2.93 CGPA in her 100-level and felt like her world had ended. But she did not give up.
With help from her mum and sister, she worked harder and later finished well at the university.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
