A Nigerian medical graduate, Dr Dorcas Akanbi, has earned widespread praise after graduating from a medical school in Russia with an impressive 4.90 out of 5.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA), emerging as one of the institution’s top-performing students.
The newly inducted doctor announced the milestone in a post on X, expressing gratitude for her academic journey and celebrating the achievement.
“I have FINALLY been inducted into the medical profession!!! From breaking news to viral moments. From Unilag to Russia, God did it! Dr AKANBI D.E.,” she wrote.
As part of the graduation ceremony, Dr Akanbi delivered the valedictory speech in fluent Russian before fellow graduates, lecturers, university officials, family members and invited guests.
The speech was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience and has since gone viral on social media, where
many Nigerians and international viewers have commended her outstanding command of the Russian language alongside her exceptional academic performance.Responding to the flood of congratulatory messages, the new doctor thanked supporters for celebrating her success.
“Thank you everyone. I am physically incapable of responding to every comment, but I am grateful and honoured to be a Nigerian and wear my identity proudly,” she said.
Her remarkable achievement has continued to inspire many Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, with social media users describing her success as a testament to hard work, resilience and excellence on the global stage.
Dr Akanbi’s accomplishment also highlights the growing impact of Nigerian students excelling in higher education across the world while proudly representing the country’s identity.
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