A Nigerian man who sold meat pies and ventured into various businesses to fund his education has celebrated his graduation with a BSc in Finance from the University of Lagos, UNILAG.
In a post shared on his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, he detailed his inspiring journey and the achievements that led to his degree. His story is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the pursuit of success against the odds, showcasing how hard work and determination can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Alongside a video documenting his growth, he captioned the post, “Everything I did before I got a BSc 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽,” listing his entrepreneurial journey and milestones that have shaped his career and personal life:
– Computer Village (2011–2013)
– Bakery Boy (2013–2015)
– ND in Accounting, Yabatech (2018)
– Ex-KPMG, P&G, GTB
– Tried various businesses
– Built @EdalaHomes to achieve a N10 billion asset portfolio
– Raised other leaders along the way
– Finally earned a BSc in Finance from Unilag
He further highlighted several awards he received during his university years, stating:
– Entrepreneur of the Year – Faculty & Department (100 to 400 Level)
– Most Influential Male Finalist
His inspiring story quickly gained attention, prompting reactions from individuals who commended his resilience and determination in the comments section. His story resonated with many who saw it as a beacon of hope and encouragement, especially for those currently facing challenges or feeling stuck in their pursuits.
See some reactions below:
@PharmHamid1: “Congratulations but I’m just interested in how you said you made ten billion naira.”
@amaratomi: “Really love it for you! Congratulations.”
@sleemeasy: “This is quite encouraging, as I’m currently at the stage where things seems tight, but with this your story I believe if I push harder there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
@vels20: “One thing i envy about unilag students, they are very industrious from the get go… you can hardly see a broke unilag student honestly…They already built businesses before graduating.”
@bello_hollatoye: “I was present during the conference last year and I still have the souvenir that was given to me… congratulations to you 🎉 more wins.”
@yunuz__: “Congratulations Samuel!!!🎉🎉 So happy for you. It has been such a journey.”
@mitch_millie: “Nothing happens over night. You have to trust the process cus you can’t skip life process.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Everything I did before I got a BSC 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Computer village 2011-13Bakery boy 2013-15ND Accounting, Yabatech 2018Ex KPMG, P&G, GTBTried different businessesBuilt @EdalaHomes to hit N10b in asset portfolioRaised men along the way Finally got my BSC in Finance from Unilag pic.twitter.com/LlZBNjJLEn
— Samuel Olatunde (@gov_lee10x) January 16, 2025
