A determined young woman named Mujeebah Kemisola Hamzat, has defied the odds to earn a degree in Chemistry with Second Class Upper honors from Ekiti State University, Nigeria, despite the challenges of motherhood during her academic journey.
Kemisola’s story is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering determination in the face of life’s unexpected challenges.
Kemisola's Story and How She Did It
She began her academic journey at EKSU with high hopes of making her family proud. Alongside her studies, she engaged in small businesses such as selling clothes, underwear, and snacks to support herself financially.
Her dedication paid off, as she performed excellently in her academics. In her first year, she even contested in a departmental beauty pageant and emerged winner, not just for her appearance, but for her intelligence.
However, her journey took an unexpected turn in her second semester when she became pregnant. Feeling disappointed at first, she found strength and support in her grandmother, who stood firmly by her and encouraged her to keep the baby.
During a three-month academic strike in her second year, Kemisola gave birth to her daughter. When school resumed, she returned, not just as a student, but as a mother.
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Balancing motherhood, academics, and entrepreneurship was far from easy. Despite these challenges, she remained focused and continued to perform well academically. Although she had to pause some of her business activities, she refused to give up on her dreams.
Beyond academics, Kemisola was actively involved in student leadership and unionism. She held several leadership positions, including General Secretary at NAKS EKSU/EACOED, Senator representing Zone B at the national level, First National Female President of FOSU and Financial Secretary of APCSL (Southwest)
She also served in various leadership and advocacy roles, making a significant impact within and beyond her campus.
Her hard work earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including multiple academic excellence awards, entrepreneurship certifications, and leadership honors.
Reflecting on her journey, Kemisola expressed deep gratitude to God, her parents, and especially her grandmother, who played a crucial role in supporting her through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.
She also appreciated her daughter for being a source of strength and motivation, describing her as understanding and never a distraction.
Today, Kemisola stands as a proud graduate, a mother, and a role model, proving that challenges do not define your future.
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