“My mum sacrificed all for me…” Nigerian Student Graduating from Cambridge with First Class
Sogo Akintaro, a first generation migrant from Nigeria living in a council estate in South London, beat all odds to graduate from Cambridge University with a first class degree in Economics.
According to a post the Nigerian student shared on Facebook, he did not have an easy journey but considers himself fortunate to be surrounded by people who support him. He acknowledged his mother for the sacrifices she has made for him.
He also stressed the importance of hard work and encouraged readers to make their family proud.
Read the full post below …
“Being a first generation migrant, a black male living in a council estate in South London, it’s fair to say that I wasn’t ‘supposed’ to graduate from Cambridge University with a First Class degree in Economics.”
“If you know my journey, you’d know that it hasn’t been an easy one. I’m blessed and fortunate to have a strong support network around me. Those who made me believe anything was possible. My mother has sacrificed everything to provide me with the opportunities I’ve had. She’s my rock. Nevertheless, I can’t help but believe there’s been divine intervention through out this journey.
“This is not just an achievement for me and my family, but also to those on the ends going through struggles. Not everyone is dealt a good hand at life, but we can hustle to better it. Make your family proud.
This is only the beginning.” Says the Nigerian student based in London.
Photo credit: Sogo Akintaro
Nigerians are still waxing strong, against all odds.
Congrats
Congratulations Sogo.
Congrats
Congrats
Congrats to him
congrats
Congratulations to him
Congrats to him.