Mother of one breaks 44 year record in UNICAL as she bags first class in her department

A lady, identified as Colette Offiong Bassey, has made history in the prestigious University of Calabar (UNICAL) as she breaks a 44 year old record in the department of Linguistics and Communication Studies.

The mother of one, who was heavily pregnant during her final exams, defied all odds and graduated with a first class degree in her department.

Collette took to her IG page to announce her academic prowess and expressed her utmost gratitude to God and her ever-supportive husband.

Sharing photos of herself in her convocation gown and an official statement from the university, she wrote,

“My testimony is on the next slide 👉🏽

To God be the glory!
I remember finishing exams on a certain Wednesday and giving birth that Saturday. It was one hell of a ride but it ended in praise.

After God, my gratitude goes to my husband who Pushed me hard and gave me great support. I have a great support system, the rest of family included.
Thank you

Thank You everyone. I’m super thankful for the show of love.

It’s never too late to achieve excellence, you just have to start. Take the step, whatever it is.

The journey to greatness goes on.

My name is Colette Offiong Bassey, First Class honors degree holder
Linguistics and Communication Studies

To God be the glory!”

See her post below,