- A graduate of the University of Benin wrote a love letter to his mother as he celebrated his academic achievement
- In a TikTok post, he recounted how his father abandoned them when he was only three-month-old
- Many reacted as he appreciated his mum for standing by him and for the sacrifices she made for the family
Olanrewaju Awosika, a University of Benin graduate, wrote a love letter to his mother after he received his degree.
The graduate, who studied medical biochemistry, recounted how his mother catered for him after his father left them.
In an emotional letter he shared on his TikTok page (@etz_larry), the fresh graduate said he wouldn't have been able to make it without his mum.
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His words:
“Dear Mom, I’m writing this with tears and joy in my heart. Today is more than just a celebration of my graduation—it’s a celebration of you, your sacrifices, your strength, and your unwavering love. This degree is a reflection of everything you have poured into me. I couldn’t have made it here without you, and I want the world to know that.
“From the moment I was just a baby, life threw challenges at you that would have broken most people. But not you. When Dad walked away while i was 3-months old, leaving you to raise us alone, you didn’t crumble. Instead, you rose above the pain, determined to give me and my siblings the best life you could.”
He also hailed his mum as his hero and inspiration.
In a chat with Legit.ng, the young man detailed how he studied Medical Biochemistry after experiencing setbacks while applying for Medicine.
He said:
"In 2019, I picked up another jamb form, then this time picked Uniben, I was scared I wouldn’t do well, so a friend advised me to put in for Medical Biochemistry, since it’s easier to transfer to ph*rmacy with that course.
"I heed to my friend’s advice, I put in Medical Biochemistry, I had 265 jamb score and 70 in post utme which accumulated to 68 aggregate, which was enough to study ph*rmacy. I was so frustrated then, so I accepted the admission hoping I would transfer to Ph*rmacy after my 100level.
"I studied hard to be on first class in 100level(4.6cgpa), but unfortunately Uniben released a memo that transfer to ph*rmacy is not available anymore. Then I had no choice than to develop a big passion for my course (Medical Biochemistry). All glory to God, I graduated with a second class upper (4.33cgpa) in Medical Biochemistry."
Reactions as graduate writes love letter to his mum
@Tomisin said:
"Congratulations to our two in one."
@Dara_edit said:
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"Congratulations. I will also get to this stage by God's grace."
@Andy said:
"Congratulations mom,, ur a hero for u birth a graduate."
Nigerian university graduates have been trending for academic excellence and other reasons in the past few weeks. Legit.ng previously reported how a UNILORIN student bagged first class. A female graduate also went viral over her letter to a late colleague during their convocation.
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In a related story, Alleh James, a Petroleum Engineering graduate, has emerged as the University of Benin's overall best graduating student.
The graduate, who broke a record with his cumulative grade point average (CGPA), is also a member of the Lords Chosen Charismatic Renewal Church.
Many who came across the post on Facebook congratulated the man and applauded him for his academic achievement.
