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After Waiting for 5 Years, Lady Finally Wears Matriculation Gown, Shares Photos

Friday, May 21, 2021 at 7:43 AM by Edwin Lamptey Aba Afful

- A lady was overjoyed as she shared photos from her matriculation ceremony, a thing she had wanted for years

- Congratulations poured in from all quarters as people said their own reasons to celebrate would also come soon

- The lady took her time to respond to some of the comments as she appreciated those who wished her well

A lady with the Twitter handle @Shadesof_kara has celebrated her matriculation ceremony.

In a post on Wednesday, May 19, the lady said that she waited for five long years before she could have the opportunity of wearing a matric gown.

So I can wear a matric gown - Nigerian lady celebrate her university admission — The lady was shown much love on Twitter as people praised her. Photo source: @Shadesof_kara
Source: UGC

Celebrating the personal feat, the lady shared four photos where she struck different poses in the gown.

Many tweeps congratulated her as they wished the student well in her academic career.

See her post below:

Her post has gathered over 12,000 likes with numerous comments as at the time of writing this report. YEN.com.gh compiled some of them below:

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@EKEzenwobi said:

"Very big congratulations, don't lose sight of the reason you were persistent in getting into the University. It's only gonna last 4years, 7years at most. Don't sacrifice future gains for present frivolities. Wishing you the best!"

@ajanaku_joel said:

"Na the same body you go use wear convocation gown. You look beautiful BTW."

@EseIbitayo said:

"Congratulations dear. My testimony is next."

@dansonlobap said:

"Congratulations dear. I celebrate you big time. Knowledge and understanding I pray for you as you start till the end. God will see you through."

@Chimama94165965 said:

"Na this kind of good news person suppose they hear. Congratulations sis, greater height, u shall wear your graduation gown too."

@Dhikroo said:

"Better to be late than never. Congrats to you baby girl!"

@KingKaamil3 said:

"Congrats baby, I know what waiting for 5 years means ... so happy for you."

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a young man, Odesanmi Jamal Oyewole, had every reason to celebrate after he got the admission he had been seeking for three years.