A young Nigerian man named Abdazeez Ridwan, who once struggled to secure admission into the university, has now graduated with First-Class honours in Biomedical Engineering from Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Nigeria.
Sharing his story on Facebook, Adebayo reflected on his journey. As the son of a food seller who had little to no formal education, dreams of academic success felt distant.
”Who would have thought that the son of a food seller—whose only s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 back then was picking meat from the pot and putting soup on a plate—could make it this far?” he said.
Adebayo expressed his gratitude to God, his parents, lecturers, family, and friends. He recalled his early struggles with education, including failing Mathematics in WAEC in 2016, two unsuccessful attempts at JAMB.
His breakthrough came on his third JAMB attempt, which not only earned him admission but also a scholarship to study Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.
At first, the thought of pursuing a science-based course seemed daunting, especially considering how little he liked biology and chemistry in his earlier school years.
But he pushed through the fear with resilience, finding strength in faith, mentorship, and a growing belief in himself. “I wasn’t just a first-class student—I was also the Class Rep for Biomedical Engineering. A position many feared, but I carried with pride,” he said.
Throughout his time in school, he also found purpose in leadership and service. He took on several roles within the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, using every platform to contribute, learn, and uplift others.
From classrooms to research labs, Adebayo found himself becoming not just a student but a builder, working on projects like breast cancer detection systems, ECG monitors, and renewable energy innovations.
He said his time in school prepared him not only for academic success but also for the real world. With hands-on training from hospitals and technical institutions, Adebayo developed s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s in clinical engineering, programming, data visualization, and more.
Now, as he prepares for the next chapter, including his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Adebayo remains hopeful and determined.
“This is not the end. It’s a new beginning. If I can, you can too. Keep striving. Never settle,” he said.
