- Adedapo Idowu, a 94-year-old Nigerian man, enrolls for the 2025 UTME to pursue his dream of university education.
- His inspiring story is highlighted in the latest Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) bulletin.
- His decision sparks widespread praise, with many Nigerians applauding his resilience and passion for education.
A 94-year-old Nigerian man, Adedapo Idowu, has captured public attention after enrolling for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to fulfill his lifelong dream of acquiring a university education.
The elderly man’s story was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), where he shared his excitement about finally taking a step toward higher education.
Despite his old age, the elderly man remains determined to achieve academic success.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Idowu stated, “I can now attain my dream at an advanced age.”
He further commended JAMB for their seamless registration process, noting that the staff treated him with respect and made him feel included.
“The registration staff gave me a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue,” he said.
His bold move has since garnered widespread admiration, with many Nigerians celebrating his resilience and passion for learning.
Social media users have flooded various platforms with words of encouragement, hailing him as a role model for younger generations.
Netizens Reactions…
the_sarah_official1 said: “Papa your future is bright keep it up.”
dollaboy222 said: “He still believes in his future 😭, and me don give up on mine 😭😭”
nurse_veeeee said: “Ahhh even the ones that graduated never benefit from it oh Baba.”
bronzebarbie2025 said: “We no need to guess the tribe, una like book pass anything 😂😂”
lincongrah added: “Nothing way anybody wan tell me this man is from Ekiti state”
folorunshoayobami asked: “So what did he want to become in the future?:”