Oke Samuel Jc Toszydee, a Nigerian businessman, has celebrated earning a master's degree at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, a decade after he abandoned his master's admission at the University of Ibadan due to financial difficulties.
From Financial Struggles to Academic Success
In a Facebook post on April 25, Samuel explained that he had to leave his self-funded professional master's program at the University of Ibadan in 2016 because he lost his job and could no longer afford the fees. Determined to turn his situation around, he started his own business, Bestwaylinks Enterprise, in 2017. The business grew steadily, and years later, he was able to sponsor himself to study in the UK.
A Message of Hope
Sharing his inspiring story, Samuel encouraged others to keep their dreams alive, stating that nothing is impossible. He wrote: "WHAT GOD CANNOT DO, DOES NOT EXIST. IN 2016 I bottled my MSc Degree admission at the prestigious UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN due to financial instability because its a self funded program and a professional Course to study, which will involve alot of Money, I couldn't further as I lost my Job then, I solely rely on the Job to pay my school fees as a salary earner, in 2017 I started my own little business ( BESTWAYLINKS ENTERPRISE) and gradually God enlarge its Coast. Today is earned my MSc Degree with DISTINCTION at the UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM fully self funded with the help of God after 10 years. Keep that your Dream alive, Nothing is impossible. Onto the next Phd."
Next Academic Goal
After bagging his master's degree with distinction, Samuel has hinted at pursuing a PhD program next. He shared pictures from his convocation ceremony and a video of the moment he was called on stage to receive his academic scroll.
Reactions from Netizens
The post garnered many congratulatory messages. Prince Mutiu Akinsanya said: "Awesome congratulations to you dear brother. May you continue to be favoured all rounds." Juliet Jutody commented: "Congratulations my brother... It can only be God." Seun Vincent Akingbade wrote: "Congratulations bro." Prince Emmanuel Ola-Olawumi added: "Way to go, Tosin. Congratulations." Chibuike Awazie said: "Congratulations sir more grace to you in Jesus name amen and Amen ooooh." Joshua Osunlana remarked: "Congratulations, dear brother and humanitarian." Onitiri Shukurat said: "Congratulations my darling son, more wins."
Samuel's story serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance and faith can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. His journey from dropping out due to lack of funds to earning a master's degree with distinction abroad is an inspiration to many.
