University student earns doctorate status at 26 after loving father helps her with thesis

• Uzzibi Methuselah could not keep calm as she celebrated earning her PhD at 26, a milestone that left many in awe
• The young lady shared that her father played a key role in supporting her through the thesis process, which she successfully defended to earn her doctorate
• Social media users flocked to the comment section to pen congratulatory and heartwarming messages praising her impressive achievement

Education is often regarded as the key to success, and a young woman has inspired many, especially her family, after reaching a significant academic milestone.

Uzzibi Methuselah took to social media to express her joy after attaining doctorate status, sharing her success in a heartfelt post.

What was Uzzibi’s thesis?

The university graduate was overjoyed as she reflected on her educational journey, which had succeeded after years of hard work, discipline, and commitment.

“Today, I completed the earliest long-term goal I can remember setting for myself. I defended my PhD thesis titled Boko Haram Deradicalisation and Human Security in Northeast Nigeria and was declared a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science with a specialisation in Defence and Strategic Studies.

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I remember sitting in an exam hall at 15 after finishing my last WASSCE paper and thinking about where I wanted to be in the next 10 years. One of the clearest things I wanted was a PhD. I have slogged and worked tirelessly to achieve this goal. 11 years later, I can finally say I’ve completed my PhD,” part of her post read.

Uzzibi Methuselah congratulates partners

She proudly displayed her thesis after the successful defence, posing with it in heartwarming photos that attracted widespread attention online.

Uzzibi also shared photos with people who supported and celebrated her achievement alongside her.

“I have so much to say, but all I feel now is gratitude. Gratitude to my supervisors, Prof. Ayandiji Daniel Aina and Dr Goodnews Osah, for their tireless support and for reading my manuscript repeatedly to provide critical insights and corrections. I am grateful to my father and biggest supporter, Prof. Methuselah Jeremiah, who throughout my academic journey has been a constant advisor and mentor.

To my dear friend and soon-to-be Dr Abiola Isikalu, thank you for always being my first peer reviewer and favourite collaborator. And to so many others who will receive my appreciation both publicly and privately,” she added.

Netizens congratulate Uzzibi Methuselah

Her remarkable achievement earned praise from social media users, who filled the comment section with congratulatory messages.

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Dr Ahmod Idris Azaitowiy (AlFikry):

“This is awesome. But wait, are people now getting on a faster track? You could become a professor before age 35. Congratulations and wishing you even more success.”

Aisha Yusuf:

“Huge congratulations, Uzzibi. This is a powerful reminder of what intentional academic pursuit looks like. Defending a PhD thesis at 26 on such a complex and important topic is deeply inspiring. It takes extraordinary focus to hold onto a dream from age 15 and methodically build the stamina to execute it 11 years later.”

Agboti Precious:

“Massive congratulations, Uzzibi. Seeing your success made my day. I had the same dream, but life threw challenges my way. Extreme poverty nearly ended my education, but I stayed resilient. At 25, I am now a proud Master’s graduate. Your milestone reminds me that everyone can succeed regardless of their timeline.”

Atoyebi Kayode:

“The hardest part of long-term ambition isn’t execution, it’s surviving the years when your vision looks irrational to everyone except you. Congratulations on this achievement. It’s more than a celebration; it’s an inspiration.”

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Josphat Kilonzo earns PhD in South Africa

In another story, Dr Josphat Kilonzo inspired many Kenyans after revealing he earned a PhD in Law in South Africa at the age of 33.

Kilonzo described the journey as challenging but driven by passion and commitment to human rights.

He said his goal was to become a leading authority and public thinker in the human rights space, which motivated his academic pursuit.

The scholar added that he was never intimidated by older peers and earned his qualification through hard work and merit.

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS