Student Overcomes 9 Fs in 100 Level, Graduates Against the Odds with Second Class Lower

A student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has captured hearts across social media after sharing his powerful story of resilience, transformation, and unwavering determination. 

The student, known by his handle @meloadebanks_ on X (formerly Twitter), opened up about how he went from failing nine courses in his 100-level to proudly graduating with a Second Class Lower degree — a feat many believed was impossible for him. 

In a heartfelt post, he reflected on the moment he saw his first-year results — a string of Fs that could have shattered anyone’s confidence. 

With nine carryovers on his transcript, many around him concluded that he wouldn’t make it through university. But instead of giving up, he decided to fight. “From 9 carryovers… to a Degree. God, I could cry right now. They saw the GPA. 

They saw the list of Fs. They saw the odds and said I wouldn’t make it.” Behind the scenes, he explained, was a journey filled with struggle — but also growth. 

He pushed through multiple resits, sleepless nights, and an emotional rollercoaster of academic pressure, mental exhaustion, and spiritual battles. In the face of doubt and discouragement, he stayed focused on one goal: rewriting his academic story. 

“But what they didn’t see was the grind. The retakes. The resits. The nights I didn’t sleep. The mental battles. The spiritual ones. The hunger to rewrite my story.” 

Now, years later, his perseverance has paid off. He graduates with no extra year, no carryovers left, and a sense of pride and closure that many students dream of. 

“Today? I graduate with a Second Class Lower. No extra year. No carryovers left. Clean slate. Closed chapter.” “So if you ever saw that tweet and thought I wouldn’t bounce back — here’s your answer. This is what grace, grit, and God look like.” 

His post has since gone viral, resonating deeply with students and graduates alike who know the weight of academic pressure, and the fear of not living up to expectations. 

His journey serves as a powerful reminder that academic performance is not always a direct reflection of one’s intelligence or potential — and that with persistence, anything is possible. Beyond the numbers on a transcript lies a story of hard work, late nights, faith, and quiet victories. 

For @meloadebanks_, this degree is more than a certificate — it’s proof that failure is never final.