UNIJOS Student Confidence Orinami Graduates with Honor, Becomes a Certified Teacher

Confidence M Orinami, a recent graduate from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) Department of Physics and Education, has been officially inducted as a certified teacher. Reflecting on her journey, Orinami addressed the stigma associated with studying education at the university. Orinami concluded with pride, stating, "I am proud to be on this path. I am a certified teacher."

UNIJOS Student Confidence Orinami Graduates with Honor, Becomes a Certified Teacher

Confidence M Orinami, a recent graduate from the University of Jos (UNIJOS) Department of Physics and Education, has been officially inducted as a certified teacher.

 In celebrating her achievement, Orinami took to Linkedin to express her passion for teaching, stating, “I always loved the idea of teaching.Growing up, I would act like a teacher to my toys.”

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Orinami shared the journey that led her to the field of education, revealing, “When it came time to apply for university, my mom encouraged me to apply for medicine. However, due to my JAMB score, I was unable to secure a spot in that field. Subsequently, I decided to switch my course of study. While considering Biology, I found that the University of Jos only offered Biology in education. Despite facing opposition from those around me, I ultimately applied for Pharmacy.” 

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Upon receiving her admission email, Orinami discovered that her course had been changed to Physics and Education. Despite facing skepticism from others about her choice of pursuing education, she remained resolute in her decision, emphasizing her fascination with the education aspect of the program.

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Reflecting on her journey, Orinami addressed the stigma associated with studying education at the university. "In university, people pitied students in my faculty. They mocked us for studying education and viewed us as lesser because of it. But this is me. I can't be anything less than a teacher," she affirmed.

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Orinami concluded with pride, stating, "I am proud to be on this path. I am a certified teacher," emphasizing her commitment to the teaching profession despite societal misconceptions.