By Ade Favour

Ade Favour Ntishor’s journey to becoming a university student was not an easy one. After writing her first JAMB exam in 2023 and scoring 200, she was not given admission. Her friends were all in school, and the feeling of being left behind was overwhelming.

“I felt like a failure,” Ade recalls. “My parents made it feel like I wasn’t good enough. But I didn’t let it get to me.”

Instead, Ade decided to take matters into her own hands. She started working as a caterer at Omas Kitchen, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become the manager.

“I was dedicated to my job and obedient,” Ade says. “I never had a fight with anyone, not even my colleagues.”

Despite her success in the kitchen, Ade’s heart remained set on getting into university. She wrote another JAMB exam in 2024, but scored only 195.

“I was frustrated,” Ade admits. “I had read my heart out, and I was expecting a higher score.”

Feeling defeated, Ade’s life at home became a living hell. Her parents were on her neck, and she felt like she was wasting her time.

“I became depressed,” Ade says. “I felt like I was stuck in a rut, and I didn’t know how to get out.”

But Ade refused to give up. She started selling perfume as a side job, which she branded as “Favys Scent.” She also wrote a guide book called “Elevate Your Presence,” which was about perfume and how to use it properly.

“I was so proud of myself,” Ade says. “I didn’t sell the book, but I was happy that I had created something.”

Ade also learned hairdressing and bead making during her time at home. And although she was still waiting to hear back from the university, she remained hopeful.

“I was always checking my portal,” Ade says. “And then, one fateful day, November 23, I saw my admission waiting for me to accept.”

Ade was overjoyed. She had been given the course she wanted – Mass Communication.

“I started preparing for school immediately,” Ade says. “I used all the money I had saved from my little jobs to pay the necessary fees.”

Today, Ade is a proud student of Enugu State University, and she has a message for all aspiring students out there.

“Never give up,” Ade says. “Keep pushing, learn hard work, and be prayerful. God is always involved.”

Ade’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination. Despite facing numerous setbacks and challenges, she refused to give up on her dreams. And in the end, her hard work and dedication paid off.

Ade Favour is a 100 Level Mass Communication Student