"Passed IELTS And CBT": Lady On GH₵293 Salary Saves, Gets Passport, Becomes Nurse In UK

"Passed IELTS And CBT": Lady On GH₵293 Salary Saves, Gets Passport, Becomes Nurse In UK

  • A Nigerian lady who was determined to relocate abroad since 2021 finally got her dream three years after
  • Despite earning just N27k (GH₵293) in 2021, the lady quickly got an international passport and started her relocation preparation
  • The lady weathered the challenges of low-paying jobs, failing IELTS, and searching for sponsorships

A Nigerian lady has narrated how she struggled till she processed her visa and relocated to the UK for a better life.

In 2021 while she was collecting N27k (GH₵293) salary, the lady saved and got an international passport. She later relocated to Lagos for a job.

Passing IELTS in Nigeria/Becoming a nurse in UK.
The lady showed off her international passport. Photo source: @_simply_dee
Source: UGC

Passing IELTS in Nigeria

While in Lagos, her (@__simply__dee) salary increased to N113k (GH₵1229). She could not afford an apartment, so she rented a shared room with six other people. Life was hard for her.

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A friend she later met gave her free accommodation. The lady passed her IELTS exam on the third attempt. Her CBT was passed at the first attempt.

After searching for jobs and sponsorship, the lady arrived in the UK in January 2024, and her whole life changed.

Watch her TikTok video slide here.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

oyinkansolla said:

"I am so proud of you babe. Don’t know you but from the depth of my heart, I’m proud of you. Sending you lots of love!"

Voguish Leen said:

"Talk about determination, resilience and hard work. I don’t know you but I’m so proud of you right now, may God continue to elevate you. Congrats."

Glasskinwoman said:

"You also put in the work my darling, u are hardworking and God crowned ur effort!! U did not just fold ur hands and pray, you worked for where u are today."

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Fay Fay

"Our story is just very very similar! Mine a little bit extreme because I took IELTS 5 times.. my testimony is on the way too. Congratulations babes."

MRS_OYE said:

"Congratulations, when verification was still 20k, ei God."

The lady replied:

"Ikr… I eventually paid 64k or so for my second verification tho."

Another lady goes to the UK

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a woman who relocated to the UK has thrilled people with beautiful destinations and activities filling her memories.

Stephofmanchester encouraged her TikTok followers not to delay their relocation plans because it'd be worth it.

She ignited passions and dreams with a video highlighting some of her captivating experiences in the UK.

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Source: Legit.ng

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