Three Nigerians who recently completed their doctorate studies at Babcock University have taken to social media to celebrate their achievements. They shared their unique stories, thesis topics, and experiences during their thesis defence at the institution. Legit.ng compiled the experiences of these fresh PhD graduates who came online to celebrate their milestone.
1. Lady Bags PhD Degree at 26
A Nigerian lady, Uzzibi Methuselah, narrated her academic journey as she finally earned a PhD at age 26 from Babcock University. She shared how she dreamed of obtaining a PhD when she graduated from secondary school in 2015. On her LinkedIn page, she said she envisioned having a PhD when she was 15. Part of her post 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.'
2. Man with Three Master's Degrees Bags PhD
A Nigerian man, Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye, who holds three master's degrees, earned a PhD from Babcock University. He celebrated after his thesis defence. On his Facebook page, he explained his academic journey and thesis topic. He wrote: 'Yesterday, 22nd May 2026, I successfully defended my PhD thesis at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. My thesis, titled “Budgetary Allocation and Performance of Service Delivery in Lagos State, Nigeria,” empirically examined how fiscal policy and government expenditure translated into improvements in healthcare, agriculture, housing, and educational infrastructure in Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub and one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most densely populated cities.'
3. Lady in Her 20s Bags PhD Degree
A Nigerian lady, Moyinoluwa Precious Ajayi, celebrated as she finally earned a PhD degree from Babcock University. She earned a PhD in Mass Communication before her late 20s and shared details about her impressive academic journey. On her LinkedIn page, the excited lady shared how she bagged three degrees in 11 years, all from Babcock University. Her words: 'It is officially done. On Wednesday, 20th May, 2026, I successfully defended my PhD thesis (Viva Voce) in the Department of Mass Communication, Babcock University! Looking back, it feels surreal. Finishing a PhD is a mountain on its own, but hitting this milestone and achieving the highest level of education before even reaching my late 20s is a literal dream come true. God truly outdid Himself with this one.' She added: 'To my lecturers, family, sister, friends, and everyone who held me up in prayer and support through the tears, the sleepless nights, and the triumphs, this victory is ours. 11 years, 3 degrees, 1 great University, and now... a whole Doctorate. Dr. Moyinoluwa Precious Ajayi.'
These three graduates exemplify dedication and hard work, inspiring many with their academic accomplishments at Babcock University.
