UNILAG Student Who Publicly Begged For School Fees Finally Graduates, Celebrates Convocation

UNILAG Student Who Publicly Begged For School Fees Finally Graduates, Celebrates Convocation

  • A graduate of the University of Lagos celebrated her convocation as she recounted her experiences
  • She shared pictures from her convocation and throwback clips of when she begged for school fees as an undergraduate
  • Many who came across the post appreciated the lady’s efforts and congratulated her on her graduation

A beautiful lady who once went viral for begging for school fees celebrated her graduation from the University of Lagos.

She graduated from the Department of Mass Communication at UNILAG.

Nigerian lady who begged for school fees on the street graduates from UNILAG
Nigerian lady recounts how she carried a placard to beg for school fees as she graduates from UNILAG. Photo: @kemapearl_.
Source: Instagram

In an Instagram post by @kemapearl_, the lady shared clips of when she begged for school fees by carrying a placard and standing on the road.

Different clips showed her standing by the road and holding a placard in various locations.

One of the placards read:

"Please help this final year student pay her school fees. God bless you."

The lady was sponsored after the clip went viral in 2023

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In her video, she announced that she had now bagged a degree from the Department of Mass Communication at UNILAG.

She then appreciated those who supported her financially when she was a student.

The lady said:

"Officially a B.Sc. Mass Communication graduate from the University of Lagos!nWhat started in December 2017 has finally come to a beautiful end today. I’m deeply grateful to God for guiding me through this journey and to everyone who supported me financially along the way."

Watch the video below:

Reactions trail UNILAG graduate's convocation video

Many who came across her post were moved to tears as they encouraged the lady.

Some appreciated the lady’s efforts and congratulated her on her graduation.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions.

@oyindamola_shalom said:

"I got emotional. It is beautiful to see her graduate."

@_ennyxoxo said:

"Shout out to that level of boldness and big congratulations."

@__bee__ik said:

"Omo. school is not easy especially when u don't have financial assistance. Congratulations."

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@opemipoo_ said:

"Oh my! This had me teary. Congratulations, it’s the beginning of greater things for you."

@everything_with_mel said:

"Wow congratulations dear. I remembered being a painter in my final year just to school bills."

@tajudeen_ahmed5236 said:

"It takes a of courage to do that. You will be happy for that stage of life when you finally succeed. Congratulations on this great milestone. cheers to many more success and ease."

@bah_bah64 said:

"Congratulations to her....I know what trauma she must have been through before making such brave move."

@seyram_v said:

"Closed mouths are not fed."

@cloudcanshoot said:

"They hate you for "NOT" trying.... and when you try, they also hate you for "TRYING." Congratulations, great daughter of YHWH."

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UNILAG graduate sponsored by KPMG scholarship celebrates

In a related story, a brilliant graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrated his convocation after winning a KPMG scholarship.

He shared photos from his convocation ceremony, listing all he achieved as a UNILAG undergraduate.

Many who came across the post congratulated the man and shared their thoughts on his achievements.

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 4+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng