WAEC: Man Speaks on How His Mum's N4000 for JAMB Helped Him Secure Admission Before Results Came Out

WAEC: Man Speaks on How His Mum's N4000 for JAMB Helped Him Secure Admission Before Results Came Out

  • A Nigerian shared how his mother’s insistence and N4,000 helped him secure admission into a university even before his WAEC results were released
  • Despite his initial reluctance to register for JAMB, his mother’s encouragement led him to purchase the form, resulting in his early admission
  • The story highlights the impactful role of mothers and the importance of perseverance in achieving success

A Twitter user, identified as @Obasteve91, recently shared an inspiring story of how his mother’s determination and a small amount of money paved the way for his academic success.

In his tweet, @Obasteve91 recounted how, back in 2008, his mother handed him N4,000 to register for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam, even though he wasn’t initially ready.

Man recalls his mother's support that turned out tobe transformative
Man brags about his mother. Photo credit: @obasteve91
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Despite his initial hesitation, his mother insisted he purchase the form.

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"2008, before I wrote my WAEC. My mum gave me 4k to register for JAMB... Initially I rejected the money and told her I wasn't ready, but she insisted I buy the JAMB form. To God be the glory, I got admission even before my WAEC results came out.. God bless all mums," @Obasteve91 tweeted.

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This heartfelt post has resonated with many, as it highlights the crucial role that mothers play in their children's lives, often pushing them towards opportunities they might not see for themselves.

Many users responded to the tweet with similar stories of how their parents' support had been instrumental in their achievements.

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In a recent development, Legit.ng reported that the story of a medically challenged young boy who wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has made netizens emotional.

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Man releases UTME results of 7 kids

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a worship minister, Miracle Ifeanyi Moyong, has excitedly shared the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of seven kids who prayed fervently during the JAMB examination period.

In a Facebook post, Miracle shared the results as he took a swipe at those who criticised the kids for praying too much.

He said they love God and their books and did not allow either to suffer neglect. The minister maintained that praying should not hinder one from studying and vice versa.

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