Omodolapo Lawal, a Nigerian woman and graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Miva Open University with a perfect 5.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). She shared her inspiring journey on LinkedIn, revealing that she nearly declined the opportunity.
Journey to the MBA
Lawal, who holds a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UNILAG, recounted that her then-fiancé, Segun, first suggested she enroll in the MBA program. Initially resistant, she told him, “I’m not doing it.” However, months later, during a church service in Minna, Niger State, she felt a divine prompting that this was her next step. She called her fiancé and agreed to begin.
The 18-month program coincided with major life transitions: wedding planning, marriage, relocating abroad, becoming pregnant, and starting a new job. Despite moments of doubt and overwhelm, she credited her husband for unwavering support—financially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
Perfect GPA and Distinction
Lawal graduated with distinction and a 5.0 GPA. In her LinkedIn post, she wrote: “What started with uncertainty ended with victory… I graduated with Distinction and a perfect 5.0 GPA.” She expressed gratitude for God’s guidance and her husband’s belief in her.
Social Media Reactions
The post garnered congratulatory messages. Dolapo Akinkuolie commented: “Congratulations Omodolapo Lawal, MBA… Expect my own post next year by God’s grace.” Opeyemi Eunice Balogun added: “Congratulations! Greater heights ahead.”
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