From Second-Choice Course to First-Class Honors: The Inspiring Journey of Adebayo Mercy Ibrahim

Adebayo Mercy Ibrahim has emerged as a standout graduate at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), securing a Bachelor of Agriculture in Crop Science (Agronomy) with First-Class Honors. University of Abuja Official Site

Her success story is a testament to resilience, as she initially entered the university to study a different course entirely.

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Upon her admission, Mercy did not receive her first-choice program. She initially planned to use her 100-level results to facilitate a transfer to her preferred department by the 200-level. However, her exceptional performance in the Faculty of Agriculture led her to stay and dominate the field she was assigned. UniAbuja Faculty of Agriculture

Mercy described her journey as "demanding, overwhelming, and stretching." Key challenges she overcame included:

Physical Demands: Navigating heavy practical field sessions in Agronomy that tested her physical endurance.

Consistency: Maintaining high-level academic performance across five years of study.

Mental Resilience: Battling seasons of self-doubt and the pressure of maintaining a First-Class Grade Point Average (GPA).

Attributing her "finishing strong" to her faith, Mercy noted that whenever the academic burden felt insurmountable, she relied on spiritual strength to persevere. Her story has since gone viral as an inspiration to students who may find themselves studying courses outside their original preferences