As I reflect on my academic journey, I'm grateful for meaningful relationships and networks I have built - UNN PG Graduate Okekeni Adikpe

As I reflect on my academic journey, I am also grateful for the meaningful relationships and networks that I have built along the way. These connections have been invaluable in helping me navigate not just the challenges of my studies but also in shaping my personal life and professional growth - UNN PG Graduate Okekeni Joy Adikpe.

Last weekend, at the 50th convocation of the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka, I was conferred with a Master of Arts degree in English and Literary Studies with distinctions. First, I would like to thank God for seeing me through. It has been a long and challenging journey, there's absolutely no way I could have made it without his help. 

To my dear parents, siblings, cousins and by extension, my entire family, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your unwavering support and encouragement throughout my academic journey. You have being my pillars of strength. Your sacrifices and dedication have enabled me to reach this milestone, and I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me.

I would also like to express my heartfelt appreciation to my academic supervisor, (Dr T.). Your mentorship, guidance, and expertise have been instrumental in helping me achieve this milestone. Your encouragement, constructive feedback, and support have helped me grow as a scholar and have shaped my academic journey in more ways than I can express. Thank you for your dedication, patience, and belief in me. I will always cherish the knowledge and skills I have gained under your tutelage, and I hope to make you proud in my future endeavors.

My profound gratitude also goes to my wonderful friends. Thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin and for always being there to lift my spirits. Your words of encouragement and endless support have made this achievement all the more special, and I cannot thank you enough for being a part of my life.

As I reflect on my academic journey, I am also grateful for the meaningful relationships and networks that I have built along the way. These connections have been invaluable in helping me navigate not just the challenges of my studies but also in shaping my personal life and professional growth. Special shout out to all my lecturers, classmates, senior and junior colleagues, roommates, the wonderful occupants of the Peter Odili Post Graduate Hall, the entire leadership and members of the Graduate Students Fellowship and everyone else that have been instrumental to this victory.

Lastly, I want to thank my spiritual parents, (Pastor and Mrs K.). Your guidance, prayers, and support have been invaluable in helping me navigate the challenges of life and keeping me grounded in my faith. Your unwavering support and encouragement have helped me stay focused on my goals, and I am grateful for the spiritual foundation you have helped me build. Thank you for your love, kindness, and wisdom.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this journey with me. I look forward to what the future holds