FUNAAB Engineering Graduate Who Developed Eye Issues From Reading Bags First Class, Shares Story
- A young Nigerian man went viral as he celebrated his graduation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- The young man opened up about his experience, including how he developed eye issues from reading in the night
- His story triggered reactions on social media, as many people congratulated him on his graduation from electrical engineering department
A young Nigerian man, Faruq Bakare, shared his experience as he celebrated his graduation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Sharing his experience on social media, the first-class graduate opened about how he developed eye problems from countless late-night readings.
Source: TikTok
FUNAAB first-class engineering graduate shares experience
Identified on TikTok as @prof_beke, the intelligent young man shared his story and how he emerged as the best graduating student in his department.
The young man said:
"I developed an eye issue from countless night readings. Till today, I still use eye drops every day. Let me take you back to how it all started. Ever since secondary school, I believed: If first class is the highest honour a university can give, then I'm getting first class.
"Then came my first university result. 20F? Engineering drawing how? Till today I think only my test was recorded. I was destabilised. I cried my eyes out. I questioned my intellect...there was no way I could have failed a drawing course.
"Rectification forms, complaints, nothing worked. I had to resit the course. I had no choice. I locked in...like crazy. Countless sleepless nights. Endless study sessions. Rain or sun, I was always outside reading."
In a chat with Legit.ng, the graduate shared why he chose to study Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
His words:
"I grew up in a neighborhood where having steady electricity supply is a dream and even two hours of light was seen as luxury. I saw firsthand how this lack of power affected people’s daily lives and slowed down the growth of my community.
"Because of that, I began to see electricity not just as a problem, but as something that could bring real change and hope. As I got older, I realized this wasn’t just our reality, it is a global issue, especially in developing countries. That understanding, along with the belief that change begins from your own community, pushed me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering."
See his TikTok post below:
Netizens celebrate FUNAAB first-classs engineering graduate
adeshewa531 said:
"Same here Funaab, same college as well ,congratulations brother,I pray u congratulate me soon as well."
Soma_ techie said:
"Bakare, weldone. The first Co I got, it resulted from the exam I didn't finish because I was sick 300l first semester... I almost cried my eyes out last year December, I'm rewriting the course again this semester and won't write it again. I'm a bit consoled not to give up by this."
ADE_MOLA said:
"Wow, congratulations boss. I also did this semester exams while on sick bed. I’m scared, I hope I have a better results."
Faith owen Collins said:
"I’m currently in 4.67 and I pray I graduate with at least 4.8."
opidex3 said:
"barokah fihh... I'm so happy for you bro. Right from start you're intelligent. had been I come across your video before convocation ehh I would surely show up because how on earth my tutor at zenith tutorial convocate while I'm still studying in funaab and I will not show face... Anyways I'm so happy for you bro."
Source: TikTok
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
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.
In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.
Source: Legit.ng
