Lady Who had One Gown, Slept in Leaking Room as a Student, Celebrates Graduating With First Class

Cursory: A lady who faced serious difficulties while studying has finally graduated with 4.80 out of 5 points, earning her a first-class degree. The lady said her Father diedJennifer Hilejime studied Economics at Benue State University where she almost dropped out.

A lady who saw a lot of difficulties while studying at the university has finally graduated with a first-class degree. The lady named Jennifer Hilejime studied Economics at Benue State University between 2017 and 2020.

Jennifer collected her statement of result and posted it in a Facebook video to celebrate her amazing success. Recalling what she went through during her school days, Jennifer said she had only one black gown and lived in a room with a leaking roof.

She said she lost her parents when she was in JSS3 and was helped through school by her brother who is also now late. Jennifer first went to a college of education before going to the university. She almost dropped out of school but continued because of good Samaritans who gave her scholarships.

Read her story below:

In a summary, I lost dad and mum while in jss3. Relatives suggested we move to the village at a point. Immediate elder brother (late) decided to go and do farm work to ensure I further since he considered me the intelligent one

My secondary school (Great bethel international) registered my SSCE…I wrote and came out with one of the best results (6A and 3B) that year.

After secondary school, I went into teaching earning 3000. Out of which I saved and obtained my jamb scoring 232.

I ended up at college of education since I could not afford University fees. I studied maths/Economics graduating with 13points( one of the highest that year).

Upon graduation, I went back to teaching and this time chose to see my younger one through school and just when she graduated, I picked my direct entry form.

By His grace, I gained admission to study Economics at BSU….this was my happiest moment as I was fulfilling the wish of a dying father—–(no matter what,get me a degree)

My experience:

Truly it was not an easy journey. At the college I was that girl with only one black gown and one shoe, picking pieces of soap in the bathroom to have a clean bath………

At BSU, I became more matured. I could hide my tears under my smiles. I could give help to others even though I too knew I needed the help.

I lived in a worst environment but was happy I could have a space to keep my table and read. For each night that it rained, I stayed awake to ensure that I control water……

Was I alone?

I can’t belittle my God and hide His grace over my life.Just when I was about dropping out;

(1) I got awarded as TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION EXAMPLAR through the office of the first lady(Her Excellency, Eunice Ortom ) and this came with Financial benefits

(2) I got a Scholarship award for being indigent yet outstanding by ASUU national body.

I will be wrong if I say I had no one because God raised help from strangers.

Why post?

I am not ungrateful so I can’t keep this joy to myself but reveal His works so it can be a motivation to some one out there.

A lecturer (Dr. Joseph Fefa )shared His story with students and that was my first lecture;that gave me hope. Mine can inspire another,so let the chain continue.

The secret?

I have my life Code:5P’s and 3G’s

I.e

Proper Planning Prevent Poor Performance

Grace! Grace!! Grace!!

I pulled through to the end.

I survived the storm

I fulfilled the wish of a dying father.

I set a pace for other orphans out there.

With determination, we can achieve a goal.

Today, I am proudly issued a statement of result proving “I graduated”

This is just a starting point because I see His mighty hand opening all locked doors.