Professor Celebrates as Daughter Earns PhD from Babcock University at 26, Sparks Reactions
- A Nigerian professor celebrated as his 26-year-old daughter concluded her doctorate studies at Babcock University
- The man's daughter, who had just defended her thesis, had shared how she became a PhD holder at 26 years old
- The professor’s post triggered reactions on social media, as many took to the comment section to congratulate the family
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A professor at Kaduna State University, Methuselah Jeremiah, celebrated as his daughter, Uzzibi, bagged her PhD from Babcock University.
He shared photos from his daughter's thesis defence, where she announced that she bagged a PhD at 26.
Source: UGC
Professor celebrates daughter's PhD from Babcock University
On his LinkedIn page, Professor Methuselah Jeremiah congratulated his daughter on the completion of her PhD program at Babcock University.
His LinkedIn post read:
"Celebrating our daughter, Uzzibi's, successful PhD viva voce in Babcock University, today, 22/05/2026. Congratulations, Uzzibi!!!"
Uzzibi had earlier shared that she bagged a PhD at 26 years old, 11 years after she dreamt about it. She also shared her thesis topic.
Her LinkedIn post partly read:
"At 15, I Dreamed It. At 26, I Did It. Today, I completed the earliest long-term goal I can remember setting for myself. I defended my PhD thesis titled “Boko Haram Deradicalization and Human Security in Northeast Nigeria” and was declared a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science with a specialization in Defense and Strategic Studies.
"I remember sitting in an exam hall at 15, after finishing my last WASSCE paper, thinking about where I wanted to be in the next 10 years. One of the clearest things I wanted was a PhD. I have slogged and slaved to achieve this goal and, well, 11 years later, I can finally say I’ve completed my PhD."
Reactions as professor celebrates daughter's PhD
Julie Okoh said:
"Uzzibi,, congratulations for making your Dad proud. More wins!"
Solomon Reuben Irmaya said:
"Congratulations my dear sister. We are so proud and we share in your joy."
Enara Joseph said:
"Congratulations TJ your daughter Sir."
Henry Atuma said:
"Congratulations Uzzibi and best wishes in your future endeavors. Ashini uyane ukande."
Source: Facebook
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The young man said he fed on the mindset that UI was hard, which made him aim for a 2:1.
He stated that when he got a perfect CGPA in 100-level, he decided to put in more effort and work towards graduating with a first class.
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