A Nigerian lawyer, Similoluwa Awe, graduated with a 4.96/5.0 MBA from Miva Open University while simultaneously pursuing an LL.M. at University of Lagos and working full-time, inspiring many with her determination and academic excellence.


A Nigerian lawyer, Similoluwa Awe, has celebrated earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Miva Open University while simultaneously pursuing a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at University of Lagos.
Sharing her achievement on LinkedIn, Similoluwa revealed that she graduated with an impressive 4.96/5.0 GPA. She explained that she applied for the MBA programme two years earlier while working in a law office where she earned ₦100,000 monthly.
According to her, she self-funded the degree, balanced it with her LL.M. studies at UNILAG, maintained a full-time job in Lagos, changed jobs twice during the programme, and successfully completed both academic and professional commitments.
Reflecting on her journey, she credited determination, hard work, and faith for her success, encouraging others to invest in education and personal development.
Her achievement attracted widespread praise online, with many people commending her ability to combine a demanding legal master’s programme, a full-time job, and an MBA while graduating with excellent results. Commenters described her story as inspiring and celebrated her dedication, resilience, and academic excellence.
The story adds to a growing list of remarkable academic achievements by Nigerian students and graduates who have excelled despite challenging circumstances.
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