UI Graduate Who Lost Her Dad Celebrates Degree in Tears, Makes Public Request
UI Graduate Who Lost Her Dad Celebrates Degree in Tears

A young lady who completed her degree at the University of Ibadan shared a heartfelt video from her graduation preparation on social media. She showcased her custom-made graduation attire, student identification card, and university sash in the trending clip. The graduate asked social media users one request after disclosing the painful passing of her father during the milestone.

UI Graduate Celebrates Degree with One Request

Akindeji Timilehin, a recent graduate of the University of Ibadan (UI), moved many social media users to tears. She marked her milestone by recognizing what her late father meant to her when he was alive. Timilehin completed her Bachelor of Education (Science) degree in Educational Management and Political Science.

She took to her TikTok page to display her student ID card, custom attire, and graduation sash. While she stood proud on campus in her custom t-shirt that read: "I Made It... Success Turns Pain Into Joy," she could not hide the painful void left by her father's absence.

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In the video, Timilehin made a solemn, touching request to her viewers to stand in the place of her late parent to offer her blessings. She wrote: "Can you all pretend to be like my dad? Pray for me like my late dad would have prayed for me today?"

Reactions as UI Graduate Gives Request

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the graduate's post below:

  • @LULI LUXE PERFUME said: "I can’t wait to do mine next year."
  • @TSHIRT VENDOR IN OGBOMOSO said: "You are doing well ma."
  • @Rose’s Pearl said: "Clock it. You’re good."

Watch the video below:

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