By Charity Michael
Folake Rachael Omonitan, the overall best graduating student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, from the department of Biochemistry, has urged her fellow graduates to embrace strength, resilience and courage as a tool needed to keep moving forward.
Omonitan delivered her valedictory speech at the 14th convocation ceremony held at the university Multipurpose hall, OBJ, on December 13, 2025,
She noted that her journey was shaped by God’s grace stating that every achievement and every step towards achievement is possible through God's strength, grace and wisdom.
“Looking back, I can honestly say I never imagined this would be my path or that I would stand here today. But when life placed me on this journey, I made a promise to myself: "If this is the path placed for me, then it must be for the best, for I know that with God, all things are possible” she said.
She also said that life’s challenges help build strength and character.
Addressing her fellow graduates, she appreciated their shared experiences and encouraged them to face the future with courage, hope, and determination, using the knowledge and values gained during their studies as a guide.
She reminded the audience that although moments of weakness and failure may arise, but should not forget that tough times do not last, and determination leads to success.
She concluded by thanking her parents for their support, her lecturers for their guidance, and her wonderful friend, Anuoluwa Ikumapayi, for her academic and spiritual inspiration.
Ominitan bagged first class with CGPA 4.79.
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