A young Nigerian lady has shared her inspiring academic journey, culminating in her graduation as a medical doctor from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) after initially studying at the University of Ibadan (UI).
A Decade-Long Journey
Identified as @medblaze on TikTok, the fresh graduate recounted how she completed secondary school in 2015. She enrolled in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Ibadan but felt it was not her true calling. Determined to pursue medicine, she rewrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) despite the portal having closed two weeks prior. However, the portal was unexpectedly reopened for another two weeks that year.
She scored 322 in her second UTME, a remarkable 49 marks above her previous score. In 2017, she faced another challenge: the post-UTME examination was scheduled after she had already completed her first semester of 200 level at UI. She passed the post-UTME and gained admission to study medicine at OAU on merit.
Struggles and Triumphs in Medical School
The journey through medical school was not easy. She faced the dreaded Part 4, where she questioned her choices, but her love for medicine kept her steadfast. In Part 5, she earned a distinction in Pediatrics. Finally, on May 18, 2026, she became a medical doctor, reintroducing herself as Dr. M.V. Owojuyigbe (MBChB, Ife).
Social Media Reactions
Her story triggered an outpouring of congratulations on social media. Many users celebrated her determination and success. One user, Uyai Mma, commented, "Congratulations!" while another simply said, "Becoming Dr. Dcongratulationsssss."
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In a similar vein, another University of Ibadan graduate shared how he planned for a second-class upper division but ended up with a first-class after achieving a perfect CGPA in his 100 level. Additionally, the best graduating student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) revealed how he was rejected by UI when seeking admission to study medicine and surgery.
The Lagos State University (LASU) best graduating student also opened up about her admission experience, including writing UTME twice, in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng.
