Nigerian Woman Defies Odds, Makes History as Belarus' First Black Gynecologist After Overcoming Unexpected Pregnancy and Academic Challenges
However, her journey faced another challenge when she unexpectedly became pregnant at the age of 19 during her second year of medical school."It was such a challenging moment. The father of the child left the country, so I was alone, but thanks to my friends and colleagues, I was able to scale through," she recounted.
AKACHI NOEL 
Oyewo Oyenike Noimot, a determined Nigerian woman, has defied the odds to achieve her dream of becoming an Obstetrics Gynecologist, making history as Belarus' first black Gynecologist in the process.
In 2012, Oyenike relocated to Belarus, Europe, along with her friends with aspirations of studying Medicine. However, upon arrival, they discovered they had been misled and were enrolled in a language school instead of medical school."We were kind of duped. We were told that we’d be placed in a medical school, but were immediately taken into a language school instead," she revealed.
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Despite the setback, Oyenike persevered and eventually gained admission to Vitebsk State Medical University after three months of intensive language study. However, her journey faced another challenge when she unexpectedly became pregnant at the age of 19 during her second year of medical school."It was such a challenging moment. The father of the child left the country, so I was alone, but thanks to my friends and colleagues, I was able to scale through," she recounted.
Despite facing potential expulsion from the university due to missed classes, Oyenike remained determined to succeed, attending classes diligently and even negotiating with university officials to continue her studies after giving birth.
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"To boost her falling grades, Oyenike said she would attend classes at 7 a.m. every day without breaks as she was the first Black student to get pregnant. With her dedication and passion, she was able to make her outstanding courses within a month," the article stated.
With unwavering resilience and the support of the Nigerian community in Belarus, Oyenike successfully completed her medical degree, graduating as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor. Her achievement not only fulfills her personal aspirations but also paves the way for future black medical professionals in Belarus.
