A Nigerian man who applied to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Ibadan (UI) after finishing secondary school in 2001 has opened up about his long journey to achieving his dream. He took to social media to share his story after finally graduating as a medical doctor.
Missed Admission Due to Backlog and Cut-Off
The man, identified as Temitope Tayo, explained that after completing secondary school in 2001, he aspired to study Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at UI, Nigeria’s premier university. However, two major obstacles stood in his way. First, UI was not accepting new intakes that year due to a backlog from the previous set. Second, he did not meet the required University Matriculation Examination (UME) cut-off mark for Medicine and Surgery. As a result, he opted for the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and was admitted to study Zoology at the Faculty of Science.
Second Attempt Leads to UI Admission
While already studying at UNILAG, Tayo wrote another UME in 2002 and successfully gained admission to UI for Medicine and Surgery. He left UNILAG after a year to begin his MBBS program at UI. However, another twist occurred: a challenging life circumstance forced him to defer his studies and join a junior set.
Despite the delays, Tayo persevered. He began medical school in 2004 and eventually graduated with the 2010 set, fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a medical doctor. He reflected on his journey, stating that obstacles may arise but are not meant to stop one from achieving life goals.
Similar Stories of Persistence
In a related story, a University of Ibadan Law student recently encouraged an aspirant worried about gaining admission. She shared her JAMB score of 257 and noted that strong performance in both JAMB and post-UTME helped her secure admission to study Law at UI. She advised aspirants not to panic, as good post-UTME results can boost admission chances.
Another report highlighted a young boy who gained admission to UI after passing the post-UTME with 10 extra points above the cut-off mark. He celebrated the news on social media, sharing details about his admission and the course offered.
