AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian lady named Precious Ogunshola has finally earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Nigeria, after 10 years of persistence, setbacks, and resilience.
Precious’ journey is a powerful testament to determination, patience, and refusing to give up, even when the odds seemed stacked against her.
Precious' Story and How She Did It
Her pursuit of higher education began in 2016, when she wrote and passed the JAMB examination. In 2018, she gained admission into the University of Ibadan (UI), a major milestone that brought hope and excitement.
However, in 2020, her academic journey took a painful turn when issues surrounding her admission led to it being declared invalid, forcing her withdrawal from the institution. Though deeply affected, Precious refused to let the setback define her future.
In 2021, she made the courageous decision to start again, this time through JUPEB, a one-year advanced programme that serves as an alternative route to university admission.
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Determined to rewrite her story, she completed the programme with an impressive 15 points, which earned her admission into Olabisi Onabanjo University.
At OOU, Precious remained focused and resilient, pushing through academic and personal challenges while maintaining consistency and excellence. Her perseverance paid off as she successfully graduated with a Second Class Upper (2:1) honours degree in Mass Communication.
Reflecting on her long but rewarding journey, Precious described her achievement as more than just a degree, calling it a story of faith, growth, and persistence. She also emphasized that delay is not denial, encouraging others facing setbacks not to give up on their dreams.
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