Elderly Nigerian woman goes back to school, attends UK university

• An elderly Nigerian woman shared a video that showed her attending a university in the United Kingdom.
• In the video, she spoke about her determination and focus to pursue a degree, despite being advanced.
• Her video inspired many, who took to the comment section to hail her and encourage her in her educational pursuits.

An elderly Nigerian woman returned to school and shared a video that showed her attending a university in the United Kingdom.

The woman said she was heading to her school because her timetable was not on the university portal.

Elderly Nigerian woman attends UK university. Photo: @the.determined.muSource: TikTok

In the video, the woman is seen in the streets of London as she heads to the university where she studies Business management.

The video was shared by @the.determined.mu on TikTok, where she highlighted her journey as an undergraduate.

In the video, she added that her daughter was a University student.

She also revealed why she was focused on getting a degree.

The woman said:

“The most important thing for me is to acquire this degree. That is the most important thing for me…for me to learn a lot and help other people as well.”

See the video below:

Reactions as elderly woman attends university

TheTalk.NG compiled some of the reactions:

@All natural said:

“Congratulations ma. Am finishing my certificate in the next 3 months and am going to get that degree too ,am in Australia.”

@Bee Juggling it All said:

“Well done determined mum, my own mum too is graduating a nursing degree in 4 weeks and I am so so proud of her. I am proud of you for taking this step and I am sure your children are too.”

@what_if_i_can_do_it said:

“You go! it’s never too late. very well done.”

@melladel2 said:

“Thank you for encouraging all of us. God bless you.”

@Tonye said:

“I wish you the best, I am inspired.”

@UmaMntungwa said:

“Firstly I love the lipstick on you, secondly wow this is inspiring wishing you all the best in your studies.”

Lady attends PTA meeting of her mother

Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG previously reported that a lady surprised many netizens when she said her mother had returned to school to study after giving birth to children.

A mother who went back to school to complete her education after giving birth found herself in need of a guardian.

The woman was seen in her school uniform, and her grown daughter said she had attended a PTA meeting for her.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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