It is never too late to achieve one’s goals in life.
A Nigerian man has shared an inspiring account of his mother, who took the WAEC examination in her 50s. The WAEC is comparable to the GED in the American education system.
She successfully earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nursing and is currently pursuing her PhD in the same field.
This remarkable story was shared by a Twitter user named FeranmiFerary in response to a tweet encouraging people to celebrate their mothers.
According to Feranmi Ferary, his mother decided to take the WAEC exam after facing challenges in her career advancement.
Defying the expectations associated with her age, she excelled in the exam, gained admission to pursue her Bachelor of Science, and later completed her master’s degree in nursing.
He also mentioned that she is nearing the completion of her doctoral studies in nursing.
Feranmi Ferary expressed that his mother’s journey serves as a continuous source of inspiration for him.
This narrative exemplifies the tenacity required to achieve one’s aspirations, emphasizing that with determination, anything is possible.
For many Africans living abroad, nursing career represents a viable pathway to fulfill their passions and contribute meaningfully to society, which is often seen as more rewarding than inaction or constant complaints. As Napoleon Hill once said, “
Read his reflections below.
“My mum defiled the odds and went back to school when she was well over 50years as the state government won’t promote Nurses without a BSc degree beyond grade/level 14.
As a result she went back to rewrite her WAEC exams and I could remember how much I laughed her on the first day of her exams when I saw her in school uniform. I was so little and didn’t know that my action was humiliating but she ignored me and went for her exams.
When she started her BSc in Nursing at NOUN, many people were calling her Iya (old woman) and wondered what she was looking for. She remained focused and graduated with a second class upper division.
In 2014, she surprised everyone when she won the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to study MSc Healthcare Management and Leadership in the UK. She didn’t only stopped there, but she’s now completing her PhD in Nursing in South Africa, while she’s now a lecturer in Nursing even though she’s a retired Nurse.
She’s my greatest role model and because of her I’m always on my toes and encouraged never to give up. Because of her, I went to a private university as she couldn’t bear to see me spend 3 years at home seeking for admission and doing nothing. Because of her, I also won the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in 2020 for my 2nd master’s degree. Because of her, I’m motivated to compete my PhD as I know if she can do it, I’m also capable of completing my PhD.”
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