- A Nigerian woman who graduated at 58 was celebrated by her son in a heartwarming TikTok video
- In the clip, she is seen in her farewell shirt as her son surprises her with a nice graduation gift.
- The graduate of the University of Lafia had not expected this gesture, but was visibly touched as she quickly became the centre of attention.
A 58-year-old Nigerian woman who recently completed her first college degree was honored by her son in a touching TikTok video.
The video shows her proudly wearing her farewell t-shirt while her son surprises her with a special graduation gift.
Woman graduates from university at 58
The unexpected gesture touched the University of Lafia graduate deeply and quickly became the centre of attention. The video was posted by @abujafoodtrayexpert.
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Watch the video below:
Brief history of FULAFIA
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) is a relatively new institution in Nigeria, established in 2010 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of its efforts to expand access to higher education in the country.
The university is located in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, and began its academic operations in 2011 with a modest number of students and a few faculties.
Over the years, FULafia has grown significantly and expanded its academic programs and infrastructure. Today, the school is known for its diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the arts, sciences, social sciences, and more.
In a recent development Legit.ng reported that a man (@feranmiferary) shared the story of his mother, who became an inspirational figure to her family and community after pursuing higher education well into her 50s.
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Dame receives her Masters degree from the University of Manchester
In the meantime, Legit.ng It was previously reported that a Nigerian woman caused a stir online when she announced that she had completed her Masters at the age of 21.
In a TikTok video that quickly gained traction, she announced her achievement and mentioned that she graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University.
The video features a distant view of the university entrance, as well as scenes of her excitedly preparing for her graduation ceremony by getting a new hairstyle.
Source: Legit.ng