Daddy, I Made It – UNIUYO Graduate Remembers Parents Who D!ed Before Her Success

A Nigerian lady who lost both parents has celebrated her university graduation with an emotional tribute to them, reflecting on the challenges she overcame to complete her education despite their absence.

The graduate, who studied Biology Education at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, revealed that she successfully completed her secondary education, sat for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and eventually secured admission into the university.

According to information made available to Bush Radio Academy, the young woman expressed sadness that her parents were not alive to witness her convocation, particularly because her mother had discussed her plans to write the JAMB examination with her just days before her death.

In an emotional message dedicated to her late parents, she recalled how she eventually completed secondary school and fulfilled the educational plans she had previously discussed with her mother.

Addressing her father, she wrote: “Daddy, I eventually finished secondary school.”

She also remembered her conversation with her late mother, revealing that she went ahead to write the JAMB examination, performed well and gained admission into the university.

“Mommy, that JAMB we were talking about a few days before you died, I wrote it. I scored well and eventually gained admission into the university,” she said.

The graduate further expressed how much she wished her parents were alive to celebrate the milestone with her, noting that their absence made the achievement an emotional experience.

“Mummy and Daddy, I have convocated today, but none of you is here to witness it. 🥹

“Tell Twinnie that I made it. I finished nursery, primary, secondary school and now, university.

“I wish you were all here to see how far I have come. I did it for all of you, and deep down, I know you are proud of me.”

Her touching tribute has highlighted the emotional journey behind her academic achievement and the pain of reaching an important milestone without the presence of loved ones she wished could have celebrated it with her.