Nigerian Oyindamola Adeniyi Graduates with Medical Degree from University of York, Named 2024 Student Orator
Oyindamola Adeniyi, a Nigerian student, has successfully obtained her medical degree from the University of York’s Hull York Medical School in the United Kingdom. The University of York’s Hull York Medical School runs an annual student orator scheme, selecting exceptional graduates to speak on behalf of their cohort. Adeniyi was chosen as this year’s student orator following a competitive selection process.
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Oyindamola Adeniyi, a Nigerian student, has successfully obtained her medical degree from the University of York’s Hull York Medical School in the United Kingdom. Adeniyi was named the orator recent graduation ceremony, where she addressed an audience of over one thousand guests, including fellow graduates, their families, and academic staff.
The University of York’s Hull York Medical School runs an annual student orator scheme, selecting exceptional graduates to speak on behalf of their cohort. Adeniyi was chosen as this year’s student orator following a competitive selection process. In her address, she emphasized themes of resilience, intentionality, and the profound value of education.
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Reflecting on her personal journey, Adeniyi shared her family's move to the UK two decades ago and how their belief in education significantly influenced her academic path. "I urge us to respect this map but avoid slipping into the routine," she advised her peers, encouraging them to make intentional choices despite life’s predictabilities.
Throughout her speech, Adeniyi spoke about the various challenges she faced over the past five years, including political instability and the global pandemic. She highlighted the importance of resilience and mental health, acknowledging the difficulties encountered by her peers.
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“At Hull York Medical School, we’ve been taught that intentionality and resilience are essential to becoming good doctors,” Adeniyi remarked. She urged her fellow graduates to choose meaningful causes, serve with passion, and strive for excellence in their future endeavors. Additionally, she encouraged them to view life as a series of opportunities to live fully and make the most of everyday moments.
The graduation ceremony was attended by notable figures including Abiodun Adeniyi, a professor at Baze University in Nigeria, as well as Adeniyi’s mother, Cleopatra Adeniyi, and her siblings, Doyinsola and Oyinkansola.
