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Aunty please you are a genius, all these ”for every step backwards, I took three forwards recovery”, is not working for us. You are a born genius. EXCUSE ME? Who goes through a divorce, depression and then surgeries and comes out as the best in academics? Lol. The surgery sef, is enough for someone of us to take two months break to rest, lol. Anyway congratulations.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG’s) overall best doctorate of Philosophy Ph.D student in Mathematics, Dr. Ige Aminat Olawunmi, has revealed how she went through a divorce while pursuing her academic dreams.
Ige, who was cynosure of eyes during the 54th convocation ceremony held, on Thursday, disclosed how she suffered divorce, went into depression and then remarried ALL during her academic voyage.
“On this Phd program, I got divorce, suffered depression, two armed robbery attacks, surgeries and several bouts of malaria. However, for every step backwards, I took three forwards recovery.”
“While the program was winding up, I started a mentorship community and the beautiful part of it all, while on the program I got married. This time around to the adorable man I think of. A man who supports my dreams and ambition,” she said.
The awardee narrated her ordeal, adding that she battled health challenges, but survived all during her pursuit of her Ph.D program, thanking her supervisors for their support.
“Well it was not all gloomy, while on the program. Amidst the trials with this nature of I no gree for failure, I started an NGO, and during these trying periods, my supervisor stood rightly by me,” she added.
However, she urged the federal government and state governments to support the education sector, calling for the proper welfare of university lecturers.
