Former pepper hawker becomes first Black to earn PhD in Biomedical Engineering

SOLA 

8 JUN 2017

A young Nigerian lady, Adeola Olubamiji, whose story is that of the proverbial grass-to-grace has not only done herself proud by becoming the first Black to earn a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, her story is an encouragement that where there is a will, there is a way.

Read her moving tribute on her graduation day:

“As the fifth child of five, I always had to wait for my turn. I was the last, a girl child and raised by a mother who is farmer and a father who has little.
“I hawked pepper on the streets of Ibadan as early as age 10 to help my mum. Went to public primary and secondary schools in Ibadan. Attended OOU and studied Physics.
“Because I had a 2.1, it opened the door for me to proceed to Finland for a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering. During this Master’s degree, I worked part-time as a cleaner and did this after my Master’s as well.
“Out of determination, I applied to over 100 schools for my PhD and finally got a full three-year scholarship (later extended to four years) at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
“While in that PhD programme, I worked part-time as a makeup artist, teaching assistant, braided hair and fixed weaves to make extra money.
“Today, I walked the stage as the first black person to bag a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada!
“I walked this stage for you Mama Africa and for my Motherland Nigeria! I walked the stage for all of you Black women disrespected and looked down on!
“I walked for all of you from my ghetto hood, Mokola, Ibadan. I walked for all OSU students and ex-students that got that look from people who think we are not brilliant!
“I walked for all of you Africans in Finland wondering what is next for you!!
“Specially, I walked for you my parents, siblings and extended family in fulfilment of your dreams!
“Specially, I walked the stage for you my late sister Omoleye Olubamiji; and my late mentor Ayodele Olatunbosun.
“Today, I walked for my future husband and my unborn children who patiently waited for me to fulfil my dreams so that he can have a wife he will be proud of and they can have a role model to look up to.
“I walked for all immigrants and all young adults who strived everyday chasing their dreams!
“I walked in celebration of the unfailing love of my first and one truly true love, God (in you I walk, in you I live, and in you I have had and will continue to have my being)!
“Be bold, be innovative, be different, be you, be everything you want to be; but remember to put God first!
“Let no man, upbringing, money, circumstance, colourism, past mistakes, institution, company, partner, background, let nothing tell you ‘you can’t do it.’
“Go smart! Go hard!! Go for Gold!!! Go with God!!! Just Get Going!!!!! #Grad2017 #PhDConvocation #UofS”

Amberon:
Tell that trash to abokis who cant read for themselves.

You people claim to believe the bible but you're just deceiving yourselves. Jesus Christ is the only begotten of God. He was not created, He is the creator. Your Mohammed is the antichrist who plagiarized the bible.

Plagiarised the Bible? Man, you are dense. Have you read the Quran? We believe in the gospel, the original word of the one true God. The present day bills is a self-destructive, error-filled book of men, filled with scientifically wrong verses. We do not believe in it.

You christians are an ignorant lot. That is your major problem. You claim my prophet plagiarized the bible, but my prophet was unlettered. I guess your knowledge of history needs overhauling. Man, Islam will rule the world. And your hate for Muslims will not change that.

Amberon:
Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God?

Do you believe that Jesus Christ NEVER asked you to be a Christian? Do you believe that Jesus Christ asked you to follow Ahmad (Muhammad)? Do you also believe that Jesus Christ was (and still is) a Muslim? Do you believe that Jesus Christ was NEVER crucified?

The truth shall set you free. May your heart be open to the truth. God willing.

As a matter of principle, I don't always trust social media profiles. Especially profile photos. I was surfing Facebook few days ago and stumbled on this incredible profile. Seriously, I'm jealous...

Hi all. My name is Ashraf and I am a Medical Imaging Scientist currently working with the National Hospital, Abuja. Working in the hospital environment is engaging and very tasking, but it provides the ideal mental condition to ruminate on several aspects of life - including business.

We all know that when it comes to businesses in the 21st century, nothing comes quite easier and as profitable both in the short and long run as e-business. With excellent ideas and the right platform, e-commerce is just the business 'of the day'.

Cutting a long story short, I have decided to engage my capabilities in the e-commerce domain. I am not able to give in-depth details of my business idea on this platform (I dey fear sharp guys...lol), but the business I have in mind has to do with something similar to what obtains at Remita; paying for services right from the convenience of your home.

To do this, I'd need a website. To build my website, I need 3 materials:
1. A domain
2. A hosting service provider
3. A webiste builder

This is where I need your help, guys. I am planning something big, and the last thing I want is to start with a mistake or on a weak footing. Please help me with the best service providers for all of the aforementioned requirements. I know there are highly professional tech guys on Nairaland. I really need your honest views.

PS: Guys abeg, abeg, while giving your much appreciated contributions don't forget to put prices into consideration. I'd prefer very economical plans (Including FREE ones, if possible... Lol). Thanks a lot guys.

Seun please help me contribute. Abeg. All the tech guys in the house biko come and drop advice for your guy.

Hmm

kendrick9:
those yahoo boys defrauding whites are they ur leaders?. stop this hypocrisy abeg.....the average nigerian has a corrupt and fraudulent mindset

And what is your definition of the average Nigerian?

See what our leaders have done to us

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Our leaders are the criminals, morons and slowpokes, not us. We are only victims of circumstance. Chai. So heartbreaking

fuckingAyaya:
another death trap for our soldiers again. buhari y? upon the casualties our troops suffered in the hands of bokoboyz

Judging by your stance, the US government must be the angel of death himself

I hope this does not boomerang on the Nigerian state

CplusJason:
Wow, what a triumphant entry into the world.


I'll call the baby IRAWO.



That's my yoruba name.

Sorry sir, were you born in a BUS too?

It's painful. He went against the forces and the waves swallowed him. That's how it is in Nigeria. The BOSS is always right

I smell a rat

ALTERNATEID:


The president has appointed Daniel Asapokhai, financial reporting specialist and partner at PWC as the new executive secretary. So, how's Daniel Asapokhai a northerner?

Price Waterhouse Coopers!!! Those saboteurs!!! I smell a rat

ALTERNATEID:


The president has appointed Daniel Asapokhai, financial reporting specialist and partner at PWC as the new executive secretary. So, how's Daniel Asapokhai a northerner?

Price Waterhouse Cooper's (PWC) again!!! Those saboteurs!!! I smell a rat

Right action

Hmm

Maybe the girl was pained because the 'wife' is prettier than her

Fremancipation:
Imagine if these people were able to control their resources.

That's why I shake my head when I see some Ijaw folks screaming one Nigeria and still waiting for resource control after 50 years of begging.

Only the rich amongst them will still be well-to-do. Nothing will change.

"My Dear Nigerian Youths", by a Professor Isa at Bayero University... I am very angry and that is why I am addressing you. You are the source of my anger and I want to vent my spleen- maybe not at you directly- but at the arrogance of your ignorance. You sit in front of a computer and rant all day through social media but with every click, you make money - not for yourself - but for Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook). With every megabyte of data you spend complaining and maligning, you make stupendous bucks for Etisalat, Glo and Airtel. Over the next two years, the number of Nigerian millionaires will jump by 47% but most likely you will not be among because you are too busy whining and complaining. And yet about 60% of Nigeria’s 170m population are below 35 years. Oh, what a waste! By the way, Mark Zuckerberg was 19 when he started Facebook. Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar, is 31. He escaped from the Rwandan genocide and relocated to Uganda where he started an IT business. Collin Thornton, who made his millions by fixing bad computers and setting up Dial-a-Nerd, is 35. Adam Horowitz, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, started 30 websites in 3 years before he became successful. The only thing you have ever started is an online petition. Have you heard of Jason Njoku? He’s 33 and the founder of Iroko TV. He received $8m investment into his company just a few years ago. What he does? Sharing the same Nollywood films that you spend hours to watch online. He didn’t just hang around waiting for Buhari to make something happen or blaming Jonathan for not making anything happen. Kamal Budhabhatti was deported from Kenya but while on the flight, he thought of the opportunities in Kenya. He found his way back after 6 months and today his company is valued at $30m. He’s 36. Have you heard of Chinedu Echeruo? Apple just paid $1b for his app. He’s a Nigerian like you and all he did was attempt to fix a problem. But for you, the only thing you attempt to fix are your nails- and your hairdo! Chinedu moved to New York in 1995 and found it difficult to navigate the city with ease so he developed HopStop to fix the problem. Stop listing all the problems - we know them already but what are you doing about them? Awolowo was 37, Akintola was 36, Ahmadu Bello was 36, Tafawa Balewa was 34, Okotie-Eboh was 27 and Enahoro was 27 at the time of independence of Nigeria. In 1966, the first coup was led by Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) and stopped by Murtala Mohammed (28), TY Danjuma (28), IBB (25), Sanni Abacha (23) and Shehu Yar'adua (23). It brought in Yakubu Gowon as Head of State at 32 and Olusegun Obasanjo at 29. You are in your 40s and you still sag your trousers. Of course, you know Linda Ikeji. You’ve spent hundreds of hours on her blog laughing and commenting while she smiles her way to the bank. She’s just built a house for her father in the village- just by you clicking on her gossip and sharing. Your day is not complete without a stop by at her blog. She was as broke as you are but she turned a hobby into a business. I bet Oluwaseun Osewa of foremost Nigerian website, Nairaland, is already getting tired of bank alerts as you flood his website. That's another Nigerian millionaire under 40. After a couple of failed attempts, his persistence and strong will have finally paid off. Are you that void of understanding? You think those politicians have any regard for you? That is why I referred to the arrogance of your ignorance at the beginning of this diatribe. You have a false estimation of yourself. You have an over bloated ego. You are only as good as an election ticket - pure and simple. You are only good to be used and discarded like a used ballot paper. Who keeps a used ballot paper anyway? That is why they only remember you every four years. Whether you are a WAILER or a ZOMBIE, wake up to reality. Your heroes don't care about you! Strive for a better life. You can be whoever and whatever you want to be. A word they say, is enough for the wise. Lalasticlala mynd44

ajademola2000:
Nice one OP

Je vous remercie

"My Dear Nigerian Youths", by a Professor Isa at Bayero University...

I am very angry and that is why I am addressing you.

You are the source of my anger and I want to vent my spleen- maybe not at you directly- but at the arrogance of your ignorance.

You sit in front of a computer and rant all day through social media but with every click, you make money - not for yourself - but for Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook).

With every megabyte of data you spend complaining and maligning, you make stupendous bucks for Etisalat, Glo and Airtel.

Over the next two years, the number of Nigerian millionaires will jump by 47% but most likely you will not be among because you are too busy whining and complaining. And yet about 60% of Nigeria’s 170m population are below 35 years. Oh, what a waste! By the way, Mark Zuckerberg was 19 when he started Facebook.

Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar, is 31. He escaped from the Rwandan genocide and relocated to Uganda where he started an IT business.

Collin Thornton, who made his millions by fixing bad computers and setting up Dial-a-Nerd, is 35.

Adam Horowitz, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, started 30 websites in 3 years before he became successful.

The only thing you have ever started is an online petition. Have you heard of Jason Njoku? He’s 33 and the founder of Iroko TV. He received $8m investment into his company just a few years ago. What he does? Sharing the same Nollywood films that you spend hours to watch online. He didn’t just hang around waiting for Buhari to make something happen or blaming Jonathan for not making anything happen.

Kamal Budhabhatti was deported from Kenya but while on the flight, he thought of the opportunities in Kenya. He found his way back after 6 months and today his company is valued at $30m. He’s 36.

Have you heard of Chinedu Echeruo? Apple just paid $1b for his app. He’s a Nigerian like you and all he did was attempt to fix a problem. But for you, the only thing you attempt to fix are your nails- and your hairdo! Chinedu moved to New York in 1995 and found it difficult to navigate the city with ease so he developed HopStop to fix the problem.

Stop listing all the problems - we know them already but what are you doing about them?

Awolowo was 37, Akintola was 36, Ahmadu Bello was 36, Tafawa Balewa was 34, Okotie-Eboh was 27 and Enahoro was 27 at the time of independence of Nigeria.

In 1966, the first coup was led by Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) and stopped by Murtala Mohammed (28), TY Danjuma (28), IBB (25), Sanni Abacha (23) and Shehu Yar'adua (23).

It brought in Yakubu Gowon as Head of State at 32 and Olusegun Obasanjo at 29.

You are in your 40s and you still sag your trousers.

Of course, you know Linda Ikeji. You’ve spent hundreds of hours on her blog laughing and commenting while she smiles her way to the bank.

She’s just built a house for her father in the village- just by you clicking on her gossip and sharing.

Your day is not complete without a stop by at her blog. She was as broke as you are but she turned a hobby into a business.

I bet Oluwaseun Osewa of foremost Nigerian website, Nairaland, is already getting tired of bank alerts as you flood his website. That's another Nigerian millionaire under 40. After a couple of failed attempts, his persistence and strong will have finally paid off.

Are you that void of understanding?

You think those politicians have any regard for you?

That is why I referred to the arrogance of your ignorance at the beginning of this diatribe.

You have a false estimation of yourself. You have an over bloated ego.

You are only as good as an election ticket - pure and simple. You are only good to be used and discarded like a used ballot paper. Who keeps a used ballot paper anyway? That is why they only remember you every four years.

Whether you are a WAILER or a ZOMBIE, wake up to reality. Your heroes don't care about you! Strive for a better life. You can be whoever and whatever you want to be.

A word they say, is enough for the wise.

Lalasticlala mynd44

"My Dear Nigerian Youths", by a Professor at Bayero University...

I am very angry and that is why I am addressing you.

You are the source of my anger and I want to vent my spleen- maybe not at you directly- but at the arrogance of your ignorance.

You sit in front of a computer and rant all day through social media but with every click, you make money - not for yourself - but for Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook).

With every megabyte of data you spend complaining and maligning, you make stupendous bucks for Etisalat, Glo and Airtel.

Over the next two years, the number of Nigerian millionaires will jump by 47% but most likely you will not be among because you are too busy whining and complaining. And yet about 60% of Nigeria’s 170m population are below 35 years. Oh, what a waste! By the way, Mark Zuckerberg was 19 when he started Facebook.

Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar, is 31. He escaped from the Rwandan genocide and relocated to Uganda where he started an IT business.

Collin Thornton, who made his millions by fixing bad computers and setting up Dial-a-Nerd, is 35.

Adam Horowitz, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, started 30 websites in 3 years before he became successful.

The only thing you have ever started is an online petition. Have you heard of Jason Njoku? He’s 33 and the founder of Iroko TV. He received $8m investment into his company just a few years ago. What he does? Sharing the same Nollywood films that you spend hours to watch online. He didn’t just hang around waiting for Buhari to make something happen or blaming Jonathan for not making anything happen.

Kamal Budhabhatti was deported from Kenya but while on the flight, he thought of the opportunities in Kenya. He found his way back after 6 months and today his company is valued at $30m. He’s 36.

Have you heard of Chinedu Echeruo? Apple just paid $1b for his app. He’s a Nigerian like you and all he did was attempt to fix a problem. But for you, the only thing you attempt to fix are your nails- and your hairdo! Chinedu moved to New York in 1995 and found it difficult to navigate the city with ease so he developed HopStop to fix the problem.

Stop listing all the problems - we know them already but what are you doing about them?

Awolowo was 37, Akintola was 36, Ahmadu Bello was 36, Tafawa Balewa was 34, Okotie-Eboh was 27 and Enahoro was 27 at the time of independence of Nigeria.

In 1966, the first coup was led by Kaduna Nzeogwu (29) and stopped by Murtala Mohammed (28), TY Danjuma (28), IBB (25), Sanni Abacha (23) and Shehu Yar'adua (23).

It brought in Yakubu Gowon as Head of State at 32 and Olusegun Obasanjo at 29.

You are in your 40s and you still sag your trousers.

Of course, you know Linda Ikeji. You’ve spent hundreds of hours on her blog laughing and commenting while she smiles her way to the bank.

She’s just built a house for her father in the village- just by you clicking on her gossip and sharing.

Your day is not complete without a stop by at her blog. She was as broke as you are but she turned a hobby into a business.

Are you that void of understanding?

You think those politicians have any regard for you?

That is why I referred to the arrogance of your ignorance at the beginning of this diatribe.

You have a false estimation of yourself. You have an over bloated ego.

You are only as good as an election ticket - pure and simple. You are only good to be used and discarded like a used ballot paper. Who keeps a used ballot paper anyway? That is why they only remember you every four years.

A word they say, is enough for the wise.

ellagal:
What?? is this kunu or palm wine?? God help us in Nigeria

The issue tire me. We are 'supposed to be' human beings for God sake! Diaris God o

Very sad

Lalasticlala mynd44