Nigerian Lady sets record, Bags first degree at 19, masters at 22, PhD at 25 years
A Nigerian lady has set a record in Babcock University, Ilisan, Ogun state, as she is now its youngest PhD holder, the young lady who studied Human Resources and Personnel Administration started her university education at age 15 and got her PhD at 25 year-old.
On her LinkedIn profile, Priscilla recounted how she achieved success through 10 years of painstaking study which resulted in earning a PhD degree.
On her LinkedIn profile, Priscilla narrated how she achieved success through 10 years of painstaking study which resulted in earning a PhD degree.
She said:
“…successive 10-year education has given me a grounded knowledge of Educational Research, Administration, and Human Resources.”
Priscilla, who started her university education at the age of 15, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration by the time she turned 19.
Determined to achieve even more, she pursued her Master’s programme and graduated in Business Administration and Management at 22 and went on with her PhD studies in Human Resources and Personnel Administration shortly after.
The dauntless young lady successfully concluded her PhD at age 25. This achievement has made her the university’s youngest PhD holder. The young lady, who is also now one of Nigeria’s youngest doctors,
said:
“I am happy to say that I have just received a Ph.D. degree, making me Babcock University’s youngest Ph.D. graduate. The achievement belongs entirely to God.”
“Through the knowledge gained in these past years, I believe I can add value to the nation and the world at large.
“A 2-year work experience at Emzor pharmaceuticals as an HR and Unified payments as a Business Operation Specialist, has given me the opportunity to practice what has been learned in these past years.
“Trust me, it hasn’t been easy. Having to combine work and school at a very young age has been tasking but all glory to God for being with me all the way. “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) is the verse of the scripture that keeps me going,”She added.
