Each graduation is a special day to celebrate an academic milestone of a friend or family member, for the Badmus's 2018 is the year they are celebrating two of their own.
For the family of Abdulwaheed Badmus, the university of Dundee is an ideal place to get a degree. The whole family has literally acquired a degree from the said university.
The Badmus's watched as their brother Sulaiman and father Abdulwaheed graduate with a degree in Mechanical engineering and Scottish law respectively same year from the University of Dundee.
The two followed the footsteps of Sulaimain’s sister, Mariam, who graduated from the University two years ago. Abdulwaheed’s wife, Khadijat, is also due to finish her own degree in Scottish Law later this year.
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According to Sulamain, what attracted his family to the school all the way from Ibadan Nigeria is the friendliness of the Scottish people.
Son and father graduate from the same university. Source: Daily Post Nigeria
He said, “Everything is wonderful about Dundee. We think it is marvellous. We were able to integrate so quickly into Scottish culture and feel much more involved here than anywhere else.”
His father Abdulwaheed said; "Dundee is an excellent example of inclusive education, it is laudable and something we, as graduates, should be proud of.
Studying in Dundee is like a second chance. I will be 55-years-old next year and the University helped me to start a new career with a promising future. Dundee sets the pace for inclusive education for all, irrespective of family backgrounds and ethnic diversities.
“No matter who you are and where you are from, I think that Scottish education can help you become who you want to be.”
He also added that he plans staying back at Scotland after his studies to practice law.
“We don’t just want to stay here in Scotland. We want to work here and run our own family law for and be ambassadors of the University. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the University.”
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NAIJ.com had earlier reported that EbonyLife TV CEO, Mo Abudu, is a proud mother as she celebrates her son Adekoyejo who recently graduated from Duke university.
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She took to her Instagram to say her son Adekoyejo just made her proud as he bagged a Bachelors degree in Political science with special honors.
Mo Abudu's ex-husband and daughter Temidee had all joined Adekoyejo in North Carolina at Duke university premises to celebrate his graduation ceremony.
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Source: Naija.ng