How 22-Year-Old UDUS First-Class Graduate Raheemah Abdulazeez Defeated Digital Distractions

As expected of every student, the comfort of technological advances is often seen as a luxury that holds promising beginnings. However, the twist involved is that the harm it causes is so intense if its usage remains uncontrolled. Addiction is the weapon with which users, most especially students, are left struggling.

For Abdulazeez Raheemah, this reality formed the thrust of the decisions she made upon gaining admission to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) in 2020. 

Conversant with the academic demands of art courses, which, though often described as the easiest disciplines in higher institutions, require even an increased level of commitment and hard work, 22-year-old Raheemah, who hails from Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state, made a decision to achieve academic excellence.

“The journey was both challenging and rewarding. Since I gained admission, I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I stayed focused. Even during moments of doubt, I remained committed to my goals,” said Raheemah, a first-class graduate of Public Administration.

Her resolve, she noted, was built on limiting the time spent on social media platforms. 

Going off TikTok and other socials, Raheemah says, helped her achieve this feat, as she was able to develop a study routine early enough and, most importantly, attend lectures regularly and participate in group discussions.

And the dividends, she told VANGUARD PRESS, were an excellent performance of 4.67, 4.67, 4.72, and 4.68 CGPA from 100-level to final year, respectively.

Raheemah is grateful for the support of her family and her wonderful company and is most concerned about those suffering from the usual agonies of indecision common among those offered courses against their preferred choice. 

Although Law had been her long-held dream, Raheemah isn’t quick to forget how the journey opened her eyes to governance, policy making, and administrative systems.

Her stand is simple: “Avoid getting involved in whatever distracts you from the essence of being in UDUS, regardless of the course you’re settling for.”

Aliyu Yahaya reports