A Nigerian man has inspired many after sharing his challenging 12-year academic journey from secondary school to becoming a lawyer. He revealed that he wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) five times and sat for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams twice before switching from engineering to law.
From Engineering to Law
The aspiring lawyer, identified as @very_preshus on TikTok, initially dreamed of becoming an engineer but eventually abandoned that path. He stated that the transition was not easy, as he had to let go of his original career plan. Over the years, he earned two different university degrees and shuttled between the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and the University of Calabar (UNICAL) weekly, managing two different programs in two different states simultaneously.
Sharing His Story
In a viral post, @very_preshus said: "This journey was a very difficult one. It's been 12 years since I left secondary school, and soon I’ll be called to the bar. Abandoning my engineering dreams for law wasn’t easy—2 WAECs, 5 JAMBs, 2 university degrees, and all that time. At some point I shuttled between Uniuyo and UNICAL weekly as I was dealing with two different programs in two universities in two states; But I think it’ll be worth it. Call to Bar soon."
Social Media Reactions
Many social media users reacted to his story with admiration and encouragement. Uche commented: "Congratulations, I wanted to study law but JAMB has jam me the second time." Dj LawG wrote: "Mek I finish my engineering degree nah law I de enter next help me God." Eden said: "Congratulations Stranger this is evidence that Hard work pays. Your resilience spirit made it so."
The story highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience in achieving one's dreams, even when faced with multiple obstacles.
