From Crowdfunding to Graduation: A UNILAG Student’s Inspiring Journey

An incredible story of perseverance and community support is making waves as a student from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Oluwakemisola Emmanuel, celebrates her graduation after successfully crowdfunding her tuition.

In an emotional Instagram post, Oluwakemisola detailed her academic journey, revealing the significant financial hurdles she faced during her first two years. These challenges threatened to end her pursuit of a degree. Instead of giving up, she made the courageous decision to seek help from the public. The overwhelming support she received not only allowed her to continue her studies but also inspired a wave of goodwill.

To mark this major milestone, she shared beautiful graduation photos and a message of profound gratitude.

“I am officially a B.Sc. Mass Communication graduate from the University of Lagos! My journey, which began in December 2017, has now come to a wonderful close. I am so grateful to God for being my guide and to every single person who contributed financially to help me get here.”

Oluwakemisola’s story is a powerful reminder that with determination and the kindness of others, even the most daunting obstacles can be overcome.