A University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate, known on X as Stevhoee, has sparked widespread reactions online after sharing a photo of his sign-out shirt, which he designed to look like a shopping receipt. The inscription, dubbed the "UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS FINAL YEAR EXIT RECEIPT," humorously itemised the costs of his seven-year academic journey in Civil Engineering.
Creative Concept Behind the Shirt
Instead of a conventional farewell message, Stevhoee's shirt featured a receipt-style layout that catalogued his experiences. The receipt listed his name as "STEVO LEE" and assigned the sign-out the label "SIGNOUT 2026." Under the items column, he included entries such as "seven years of stress," "three years of lab reports," "countless 8AM classes," "two billion naira spent," and "countless sleepless nights."
Notably, under the quantity for "Sanity," he printed the word "NON-REFUNDABLE." At the bottom, the payment method was listed as "MENTAL HEALTH," the payment status read "FULLY PAID," and the balance showed "0 YEARS REMAINING." The design resonated with many students and graduates across Nigeria who related to the humour and underlying challenges of university life.
Online Reactions and Congratulations
Sharing the photo on X, Stevhoee wrote: "7 years in Unilag was really worth it. BSc in Civil Engineering & SWAG." The post quickly gathered attention, drawing comments from followers and fellow graduates. Eli Kizy commented, "May God see you through life Amen," while Mirabelle said, "Congratulations, I’m definitely recreating." Another user, Stevo, wrote, "Congratulations chief I love your sign out shirt," and Rachael added, "Congratulationsssss."
The post highlights a growing trend among Nigerian graduates to personalise sign-out shirts with creative and often humorous designs, reflecting their unique academic experiences.
Broader Context of UNILAG Graduation Trends
This viral moment follows a previous report by Legit.ng about Naheemah, another UNILAG student who marked her sign-out with an emotional post on X, describing the occasion as "finally being her turn." These instances underscore the significance of the sign-out ritual in Nigerian universities, where students celebrate the completion of their degrees with distinctive attire and messages.
Stevhoee's receipt shirt not only captured the attention of social media users but also served as a testament to the perseverance required to complete a demanding engineering programme. As he moves on from UNILAG, his creative approach to marking the milestone has left a lasting impression, with many anticipating similar innovations from future graduates.
