A young lady named Precious Olaleye has celebrated her remarkable achievement of earning a first-class degree in nursing and becoming a registered nurse from the University of Ibadan. She opened up about her academic journey and the unexpected experiences she faced as an undergraduate at the institution. Her story sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many people taking to the comments section to congratulate her on her nursing induction.
University of Ibadan Nursing Student Bags First Class
On her LinkedIn page, Precious Olaleye shared that her undergraduate journey was not a straightforward path. She expressed her gratitude to God for enabling her to achieve a first-class degree from the University of Ibadan. Her LinkedIn post read: "Exactly a week ago, I was inducted as a Registered Nurse into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. My academic journey was not a straightforward path, but rather a defining one shaped by patience, persistence, and growth. I am deeply grateful to God, my source, for His faithfulness throughout every stage of this journey. I am now officially: PRECIOUS IBIYEMI OLALEYE. RN, RM, CFP, B.N.Sc (University of Ibadan). First Class Honours. This milestone represents more than completion. It marks the beginning of deeper responsibility, learning, and service in healthcare. I am grateful for the journey so far and ready for what lies ahead."
Reactions Trail UI First Class Graduate's Post
Her story triggered reactions on TikTok, as many people congratulated the first-class nursing graduate on her academic feat. Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions from the social media platform. Omolola Osunde said: "Congratulations Nurse Olaleye. Cheers to greater wins." Oluwatimileyin Owoade said: "Congratulations, Precious Olaleye. You are so beautiful." Muthmoina Gbolasere said: "Congratulations, Precious Olaleye." Inioluwa Alabi said: "Congratulations, Precious Olaleye. Greater wins." Testimony Tewogbola said: "Congratulations, Precious Olaleye."
Another graduate of the University of Ibadan shared how he had planned on graduating with a second-class upper division but ended up with a first-class. The young man said he fed on the mindset that UI was hard, which made him aim for a 2:1. He stated that when he got a perfect CGPA in 100-level, he decided to put in more effort and worked towards graduating with a first-class.
In a related story, UNILAG's best graduating student shared how he was rejected by the University of Ibadan after trying to secure admission to study medicine and surgery.
LASU BGS Shares Admission Experience
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience. She also shared the study secrets that helped her in school and why she ended up writing UTME twice. In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and future goals.



