7 Years Later, Nigerian Man Graduates From School, Mentions Course He Studied

7 Years Later, Nigerian Man Graduates From School, Mentions Course He Studied

  • Ciphertoone, a Nigerian man, took to X to celebrate completing his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree after seven years of studying
  • He described the lengthy journey as something that was 'supposed to be unfortunate' but turned into blessings
  • The graduate gave special credit to his mother and grandmother, saying none of it would have been possible without them

A Nigerian man who goes by the handle Ciphertoone on X has sparked a wave of warm congratulations after sharing the news of his Bachelor of Pharmacy graduation, marking the end of a seven-year academic journey.

In a post that quickly caught the attention of his followers, Ciphertoone announced that he had added a B.Pharm degree to his name, framing the moment as the close of a significant chapter in his life.

Nigerian man graduates from school after seven years.
Pharmacy graduate celebrates end of undergraduate studies after 7 years. Photo credit: @Ciphertoone/X.
Source: Twitter

Seven Years That Became a Blessing

Rather than dwelling on the length of time it took to complete the programme, the Nigerian graduate reframed the narrative entirely.

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He acknowledged that seven years in university could easily be viewed as a setback, but said his experience unfolded differently.

"Seven years was supposed to be unfortunate but it turned out to be blessings in leaps and bounds," he wrote.

The post resonated with many because of its honesty. Pharmacy programmes in Nigerian universities are typically five to six years long, meaning an extra year or more often signals obstacles along the way.

Yet Ciphertoone chose to focus not on the difficulty but on what the experience ultimately produced.

Gratitude for the Women Behind the Journey

Central to his celebration was a heartfelt tribute to the two women he credited with making his graduation possible.

He singled out his mother and grandmother as the pillars of his success, saying simply that none of it would have happened without them.

"I thank God, my mum and my grandma," he wrote in his post.

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The tribute struck a chord online, drawing congratulatory messages from followers who saw both the academic achievement and the personal story behind it.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions to his post below:

Kolade said:

"The end of an era, the beginning of a new phase."

BigBay said:

"Congratulations big chief, favour market, and God's speed on what's next."

Doyen said:

"Congratulationsss. Next year I will sing this song."

Reward added:

"Congratulations my bro. Now let's get that series A in the bag."

See the post below:

Lady graduates with outstanding result

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Abbieolowo announced her graduation on social media, revealing she is the first person in her family to ever attend school.

The Nigerian lady studied BSc Physics and graduated with a First-Class Honours degree from her university.

Source: Legit.ng

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