Okada Rider Defies Odds: Graduates with First Class from FUNAAB
Ojuola shared, "I never believed I would graduate with a 2'1. I was just doing my thing. When I saw that I graduated with a first-class, I was so happy." He narrated his journey, starting as a bricklayer and progressing to become an Okada rider, often transporting bags of cement.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a remarkable achievement, Toyinbo Hezekiah Ojuola, an Okada rider, has defied societal expectations by graduating with a First Class degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State. Despite initial skepticism from his parents, who wanted him to learn a trade after secondary school, Ojuola pursued higher education, emerging as the sole first-class graduate during FUNAAB's recent 30th convocation.
Ojuola shared, "I never believed I would graduate with a 2'1. I was just doing my thing. When I saw that I graduated with a first-class, I was so happy." He narrated his journey, starting as a bricklayer and progressing to become an Okada rider, often transporting bags of cement.
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Expressing gratitude, Ojuola highlighted the misconception people had about his educational pursuits. "Most people are not aware that I attended school. They only knew me as an Okada rider," he explained. Despite facing societal norms and challenges, Ojuola's commitment to education has now become an inspiring success story.
In a related note, FUNAAB recently celebrated its 30th convocation, producing 2,823 graduates, with Ojuola standing out as a testament to determination and resilience.
