AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian lady, Okeagbo Omolola Mary, has graduated with a First-Class Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria, earning multiple awards for academic excellence.
Her outstanding performance earned her several recognitions, including Best Graduating Student in two courses within the Department of Nursing Science.
Omolola's Story and How She Did It
Omolola began her academic journey at OAU in 2019, enrolling for a Bachelor of Nursing degree. For six years, she remained focused, disciplined, and consistent in both her academic work and clinical training.
In 2025, she graduated with Distinction (First-Class Honours). Sharing her achievement on Facebook, Omolola expressed deep gratitude to God, stating that He crowned years of effort and sacrifice with success.
She was also formally inducted into the nursing profession by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)—a proud milestone in her career.
Through this journey, she qualified as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM), and Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN).
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Omolola received so many notable award including the Award of Excellence, Best Graduating Student Award for Professional Midwifery Examination in her department, and a certificate of Academic Excellence for Best Graduating Student Maternal and Child Health Nursing, OAU.
She also received another Certificate of Academic Excellence for Best Graduating Student
Anatomy and Cell Biology, OAU, Second Best Overall Student, National Golden Lamp Leadership Initiative Africa (GLLIA) Research Award, and best research assistant award.
Reflecting on her experience, Omolola described the journey as demanding but rewarding.
“This journey was not easy. It required sacrifice, consistency, and faith. There were ups and downs, but God remained faithful throughout. I learned that excellence is sustained by discipline, and that teaching and supporting others only makes you better,” she said.
She thanked everyone who mentored, supported, and believed in her, adding that this achievement is only the beginning.
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