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52-Year-Old Man Defies Age Norms, Graduates from Polytechnic with HND on His Birthday (Watch)

A Nigerian man is celebrating his graduation from polytechnic at the age of 52, coinciding with his birthday, as he completed his last paper.

This inspiring story has gained attention on TikTok, where he shared his journey and the joy of his achievement.

Man, 52, defies age norms, graduates from polytechnic on his birthday, earning HND
Man, 52, graduates from polytechnic on his birthday.

In his post, he expressed his excitement: “I am very excited. Today, I graduated; I wrote my last paper, and today is my birthday. I’m 52, and I got my HND at this age.

He encouraged others, saying, “So, nobody should feel as if they cannot go to school.

His heartfelt message resonated with many on social media, prompting an outpouring of supportive comments from users eager to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

kingdavid: “e go shocked una say this man already have work with federal government before heading to get that results.”

Queen Esther: “Education has nothing to do with age… congratulations to him.”

Iya idris: “Am happy with you, very soon I ll be graduating like u ,by the grace of Allah.”

Jaja John: “no time is waste just know wat you’re doing Period.. congratulations sir.”

Miracle Stanley: “I’m just smiling like mumu…..congrats sir.”

Daddy_Valencia: “I’m so happy for him…he speaks so well. Education is good.”

Wataara Elash: “If u no smile ur own problem dey outside world .”

Lil Khally: “see the joy wey this Baba get …chaiii .. Northerners Nd cruise… Plateau STATE.”

user sola_ALADE: “I have experience this also the man is 60 plus, we graduated together, it’s all about determination, they want to downgrade him because of chieftaincy.”

WATCH VIDEO: 

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