According to Punch News , A young Nigerian lady Adeola Olubamiji by name whose story is that of the proverbial grass - to- grace has done herself proud by earning a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, her story is an encouragement that where there is a will, there is a way.
Read the tribute behind her success on her graduation day:
“ As the fifth child of five, I always had to wait for my turn. I was the last, a girl child and raised by a mother who is a farmer and a father who has little to provide.
“ I hawked pepper on the streets of Ibadan as early as age 10 to help my mother. Went to public primary and secondary schools in Ibadan. Attended OOU and studied Physics .
“ Because I had a 2.1 (Second Class Upper Honours), it opened the door for me to proceed to Finland for a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering. During this Master’s degree, I worked part - time as a cleaner and did this after my Master ’s as well.
“ Out of determination, I applied to over 100 schools for my PhD and finally got a full three-year scholarship (later extended to four years) at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
“ During that PhD programme, I worked part-time as a makeup artist, teaching assistant, braided hair and fixed weaves to make extra money.
“ Today, I walked the stage as the first black person to bag a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada!
“ I walked this stage for you Mama Africa and for my Motherland Nigeria! I walked the stage for all of you Black women disrespected and looked down on!
“ I walked for all of you from my ghetto hood, Mokola, Ibadan. I walked for all OSU students and ex - students that got that look from people who think we are not brilliant!
“ I walked for all of you Africans in Finland wondering what is next for you!!
“ Specially, I walked for you my parents, siblings and extended family in fulfilment of your dreams!
“ Specially, I walked the stage for you my late sister Omoleye Olubamiji ; and my late mentor Ayodele Olatunbosun .
“ Today, I walked for my future husband and my unborn children who patiently waited for me to fulfil my dreams so that he can have a wife he will be proud of and they can have a role model to look up to.
“ I walked for all immigrants and all young adults who strived everyday chasing their dreams!
“ I walked in celebration of the unfailing love of my first and one truly true love, Jesus Christ, ( in you I walk, in you I live, and in you I have had and will continue to have my being )!
“ Be bold, be innovative, be different, be you, be everything you want to be; but remember to put God first!
“ Let no man, upbringing, money, circumstance, colourism, past mistakes, institution, company, partner, background, let nothing tell you ‘ you can ’t do it . ’
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