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• 07 Mar, 2026

CHECK OUT: Discover How to Work with Brands, Earn from Affiliate Links, and Tap into Ad Revenue -- Because Your Content Deserves to Pay Off. A student of the University of Ibadan has shared his personal story online after revealing that he once hoped to become a doctor at the age of 20. The student, Jafar Kamiyo, took to LinkedIn to narrate how his dream of studying medicine took longer than he had originally planned. According to him, becoming a medical doctor has been a lifelong ambition, but he initially assumed that all university degrees lasted only four years. Because of that belief, he expected to graduate and qualify as a doctor before turning 20. However, he said life unfolded differently from his expectations. Jafar explained that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted his plans, while he also had to reject an admission offer after missing the required cut-off mark for his preferred course by four points. Instead, he was offered a different course which he said he was not willing to study. He eventually gained admission into the university at the age of 18, where he studied Biochemistry for five years. After completing ten semesters and spending seven years since leaving secondary school, he said he has now begun his second degree in Medicine. His LinkedIn post reads: "When I was younger, I assumed every university degree lasted four years. Then I rejected an admission -- I missed the cutoff by four points. Instead, I was offered a preposterous course for my score. If you've gone through Nigeria's admission system, especially University of Ibadan, you already know the story 😂💔 I'm finally starting my second degree in Medicine." Reflecting on his journey, Jafar said he has learned that life rarely follows the timelines people set for themselves. He encouraged others not to compare their progress with others, stressing that every individual's journey is unique. "You can't fall behind in your own journey. Whatever path you're on right now is uniquely yours," he added. "Perfect said Jafar Kamiyo You can't fall behind in your own journey." Obaro Fredrick Ovre commented: "Congratulations 🎉 Jafar Kamiyo. I wish you well in your Med school journey." Shalom Effik wrote: "Just Wow! The catchy quotes about life are refreshing but what fascinates me about your post is your decision to pursue your dream despite "life's intervening variables!"" Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a University of Ibadan graduate, Assumpta Nwakile, finished with First Class Honours in Pharmacy. She received distinction in Pharmacognosy and was named Most Outstanding Student by the Nigerian Association of Pharmacognosy. She also won multiple awards, including Best in Entrepreneurship three times and Most Versatile Student six times. Source: https://www.legit.ng/people/1700048-25-year-ui-medical-student-hoped-graduated-20-shares-story/