A University of Ibadan (UI) nursing student, admitted in 2019, has been inducted into the nursing profession after graduating with a second-class upper degree. The graduate, Rebecca Akinyinka, revealed that she wrote the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams three times and the post-UTME thrice before gaining admission.
Academic Journey and Challenges
In a Facebook post on April 30, Rebecca shared her graduation photoshoot, displaying numerous awards and certifications earned during her undergraduate studies. She disclosed that she also wrote the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams twice. Reflecting on her journey, she described it as filled with lessons, impactful moments, tears, and countless prayers. She expressed gratitude to God for the support of friends and family who stood by her throughout.
Her Facebook post read: 'I wrote WAEC twice. Wrote JAMB three times, and wrote Post-UTME three times. I gained admission into the University of Ibadan to study Nursing in 2019, and in 2026, I was finally inducted. The journey was full of lessons, impactful moments, tears, and countless God abeg. But I thank God for the gift of friends and family who stood by me through it all. God kept me, and I owe Him my life till my last breath. Thank You, Jesus.'
Reactions from Well-Wishers
The post attracted congratulatory messages from friends and followers. Sulola Precious wrote: 'Congratulations, my dear friend, I am glad you made it. Soar higher in Jesus mighty name.' Covenant Oresajo commented: 'Capacity. The whole world must hear about it. Congratulations, ma.' Ayomide Olaire said: 'Congratulations to you, my dear sister.' Kolawole Akintola added: 'Congratulations dear, I'm proud of you. Higher ground in Jesus name.' Bethel Oreoluwa Olaiya remarked: 'Nurse Rebecca Tiwa. Congratulations, ma'am. This takes me back to when I started following you and when you went to Lantoro in Abeokuta for IT. The updates were so consistent that I tried not to miss any. Thrive, my woman! Cheers to more!'
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In a similar story, a University of Ibadan student achieved a first-class degree in nursing and received an award of excellence. Another UI nursing graduate, who wrote the UTME four times, graduated after seven years due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ASUU strike. He gained admission in 2019 but resumed in 2021, and faced further academic disruptions in 2022.
