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Nigerian couple beats odds to earn PhD same day, same dept

A Nigerian couple has made history by bagging their doctorate degrees on the same day from the College of Medicine at the University of Nigeria.

The couple, identified as Dr. and Dr. Oviosun, successfully defended their PhDs at the Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, after almost five years of pursuing their academic dreams.

The incredible achievement was shared by Priscillia Ugbagba, a Facebook user who took to her social media page to celebrate the couple’s accomplishments. According to Ugbagba, the journey was challenging and daring, but the couple persevered and overcame all obstacles to achieve their goals.

In the midst of their academic pursuits, the couple got married and had a son, making their achievement even more impressive. Despite the many challenges they faced, they never gave up on their dreams and now hold the title of Doctor.

The news of the couple’s accomplishment has spread across social media, with many people congratulating them on their incredible achievement. The couple’s story is an inspiration to many, proving that hard work and dedication can pay off in the end.

As the couple begins the next chapter of their lives, they serve as a shining example to others that with determination, anything is possible. The Oviosuns have shown that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to achieve great things.

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Folaranmi Ajayi

Folaranmi Ajayi, Senior Reporter at Edugist is an educator with over a decade of experience in teaching and helping students pass exams with above-average grades. He is an investigative education journalist with a special interest in local education reporting, mentoring students, public speaking, and online training.

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