On September 21, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), graduated a number of students during the 10th Convocation Ceremony for the award of First, Postgraduate and Honorary Degrees at Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium Main Campus, Osogbo, State of Osun.
UNIOSUN as fondly called is a conventional, multi-campus University charged with the production of high quality, well–rounded, globally competitive and entrepreneurial graduates who are catalysts for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development of Osun State and Nigeria.
Not to our surprise, a Muslimah named Wakilat Kikelomo Zakariyau from Osogbo was awarded as a First Class graduate of B.A. Linguistics and Communication Studies and the Overall Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Humanities, Osun State University. For the record, the first Muslim woman to attain such feat.
The University visitor, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola was on ground to present to her one of the awards brilliant lady won.
Wakilat happily shares her success story on her Facebook Feed on Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, saying, “It felt surreal. It was a dream come true.”
While narrating her experience during her studentship at the State of Osun owned institution, she says: “It all started when I hit a 5.0 GPA in 100 level first semester (see picture below). At the outset, I had no target but I was focused and put in my best as always. In the long-run, I juggled business, leadership, journalism, entrepreneurship, tutoring, mentoring junior colleagues, coordinating several group works, volunteering for NGOs outside school and aiming high to maintain my grade point stance.
Was it easy? No! Far from it. There were times I cried, got tired and frustrated. But the experience was exciting, full of self-discovery. It went up, it went down and at the end I stood TALL. It took commitment to excellence, discipline, consistency, prioritizing my priorities, laser focus on the big picture, settling goals and PRAYER.”
Showing her happiness and gratitude towards this feat with family and friends, Wakilat says, “I attribute it all to the G-factor: GOD. Alhamdulillah, He enabled me navigate. Then I dedicate it to my parents, Mr. & Mrs. Zakariyau. My rock. I draw so much strength and inspiration from you. Then to my wonderful, beautiful siblings who are my greatest support system. Thank you and I love you so much.
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I owe this feat to everyone who has contributed to my learning experience from cradle till date, formal and informal, directly and indirectly. My teachers, lecturers and mentors. From the provost of the College of Humanities, Prof. Balogun to all lecturers in Communication Department and across all others, thank you so much for impacting and imparting my life. I am so grateful! To the real supportive friends I made and all valuable individuals I connected with in uni, I am glad our paths crossed. I love you all.
It is the end of a hectic journey for me, but also the beginning of an adventure that leads to success and glory by His Grace. I am super excited about this next phase and I am so proud of myself. Cheering to greatness because the future is brighter than the sun.
“I am a degree hotter.
B.A. (Hons) Linguistics and Communication Studies bagged!
Unto the next” she concludes.
