By Agency Report

A first-class graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Sullivan Edeani, has once again achieved remarkable academic success by earning a Master’s degree in International Relations with distinction from Tokyo International University, Tokyo, Japan.

Edeani’s journey to academic excellence began when he graduated as the best student in the Mass Communication department at ESUT in 2020.

His outstanding performance earned him the prestigious Japanese Government MEXT scholarship, making him one of eight Nigerian recipients and the only non-STEM scholar in his cohort.

Arriving in Tokyo, Edeani faced the challenge of adapting to a new culture, academic system, and language. He recalled the experience.

He said: “Two years ago, I arrived in Tokyo, one of eight Nigerian recipients of the prestigious Japanese Government, MEXT scholarship and the sole non-STEM awardee in the cohort.

“I recall those quiet moments when I stepped out of Narita Airport, the feeling of stepping into something vast and unfamiliar, like a traveler standing at the edge of a deep ocean, unsure whether to wade in gently or dive headfirst.”

Despite these initial uncertainties, he embraced the rigorous academic demands of his program, balancing coursework, research, and cultural integration.

His dedication and perseverance paid off when he successfully completed his Master’s programme on March 15.

“Last Saturday, the 15th of March, I completed my Master’s programme in International Relations with Distinction. It was not only the completion of rigorous academic work but also a journey of new discovery; of ideas, of cultures, of people, and of myself.”

The journey was not without its challenges. Edeani described moments of difficulty and clarity that shaped his experience.

“Between these times came moments of clarity, like finding the perfect idiom in a foreign language, and moments of struggle, like searching for stars in a clouded sky.”

“Looking back, I am filled with gratitude: to God, whose grace has been my quiet anchor; to my family, whose love stretches across the oceans like an unbroken thread; to my mentors and professors, who supported and pushed me just hard enough, knowing that growth often comes from pressure, and to my friends, who are making sure that it feel like what it actually is: a life in Tokyo!”

“A rewarding experience it’s been, as I look forward to what unfolds next. Great is God’s Faithfulness,” he said.

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