.After wasting over 4 years in Lagos State University (part time) due to the epileptic academic calendar, I decided to combine with my full time banking job, a HND academic program and my professional qualification exams (ICAN and ACCA). To friends and family, it was an academic and career suicide mission but little did they know that my zeal to make up for the wasted years outweighs any logical, technical, financial or mental constraints. Having to stay up almost all night for over 4 years finally paid off.

I remember how my GP dropped from 3.78/4.00 to 2.87 when some lecturers felt insulted that a student who doesn't attend lectures was among the top 5%. They never knew I had Indian professors mentoring me on YouTube with Google at my call. I remember having to double my study time to still graduate against all odds with 3.35/4.00.

I remember days I stayed up all night at a camp studying for ICAN paper I had to sit for a day after the camp closes and ACCA papers thereafter while others mates were flexing.

I remember when I had to run away from been a taking part in some exciting events as it was competing with my study time just to cover my exam syllabus. The sacrifices all paid off this day

ACCA and ICAN certified in the same year, in the same diet with two (2) ACCA awards in the bag.

Thanks to my boss who gave me impromptu time off when I needed it most.

To my mentees, the thought of never wanting you to give up against all odds got me going when giving up seems like the easiest option.

The thought of wanting the street kids to look at me and say because of you, we didn't give up got me this far.

The prayer of a praying mother also avails much more

Success is up for grab to whoever is willing to pay the price. ©Ayobami

The future is up for grab, I grabbed mine yesterday ©Ayobami

Whoever you are, where ever you are from, dreams come true to those who are willing to pay the price. No price, no prize.

The journey was stormy but I never took my eyes off the prize (this day) . #NoPrice #NoPrize

This is dedicated to all the streetkids who never sold their dreams on the alter of a few minutes pleasure and who had to run the race all alone. Never ever give up.

#BasedONbelief #It'sBeenGOD #It'sGOD #It'sStillGOD

AYOBAMI EBENEZER AKINADE, AAT, ACA, ACCA (A)

PS: I am currently employed as a management consultant (Project Associate) with over 6years working experience in one of the leading money deposit banks in Nigeria but actively seeking a more challenging adventure in another corporate entity.

Core competence include strategy development, project management, stakeholders management, financial analysis, sales and marketing and research.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayobamiakinade

So in January 2014 after giving out my PE1 study packs expecting to pass not only with flying colours but to also win an award in Management Accounting. Instead ICAN struck like a lightening off a volcanic eruption.

Information Tech 73
Management accounting 66
Advanced Audit and Assurance 51
Financial Accounting 47

So the shocker that year made me go underground with less comments on Nairaland (still read actively on the forum though) perhaps in shame as I was overconfident I could never have failed. In annoyance, I combined ACCA, it wasn't easy but this day it paid off

Friedplaintain, Ednut1, whizqueen, Maximus17, tohirah --- I am back with a bang

knock, knock, is lalasticlala awake?

Congrats man,it can only get better.

Waoh!! Congrats bro! I tap into your celebration. Mehn, it's not easy. I actually remember your active participation on Maximus17 thread for intending ACA's and I observed you went AWOL for a while, even hided under a bunk, yet again, when asked of your qualification status! Nice you've finally achieved your dream! Well, what doesn't kill one will definitely makes one stronger. To us all still in the race, I wish us best of God.

Congrats once again, bro!

congrats bro.. e no easy.

Bakare19:
Waoh!! Congrats bro! I tap into your celebration. Mehn, it's not easy. I actually remember your active participation on Maximus17 thread for intending ACA's and I observed you went AWOL for a while, even hided under a bunk, yet again, when asked of your qualification status! Nice you've finally achieved your dream! Well, what doesn't kill one will definitely makes one stronger. To us all still in the race, I wish us best of God.

Congrats once again, bro!

Na so o, now the bunk has been lifted and I am fully back to continue offering professional advise to intending chartered accountants

Fyniestboi, I sight you o Mr. Nairaland

hayoakins:


Na so o, now the bunk has been lifted and I am fully back to continue offering professional advise to intending chartered accountants

Fyniestboi, I sight you o Mr. Nairaland

Lol. Nice one!

Wow congratulations hayoakins! It's quite a feat. I'm proud of you dear.

I relaxed since I got my first ref ever (PM and PSAF), I was really discouraged. I missed about 3 diets before I decided to resume again.

I don't know when but I must surely become a chartered accountant. Nov'16 loading

Kudos once again dear

Eku Orire

Baba God! May 2016 na ni

Impressive! Congrats @hayoakins

Wow!! This is so inspiring! This is No mean feat. You earned it..hope to get there soonest.

hayoakins:
After wasting over 4 years in Lagos State University (part time) due to the epileptic academic calendar, I decided to combine with my full time banking job, a full time academic program and my professional qualification exams (ICAN and ACCA). To friends and family, it was an academic and career suicide mission but little did they know that my zeal to make up for the wasted years outweighs any logical, technical, financial or mental constraints. Having to stay up almost all night for over 4 years finally paid off.

I remember how my GP dropped from 3.78/4.00 to 2.87 when some lecturers felt insulted that a student who doesn't attend lectures was among the top 5%. They never knew I had Indian professors mentoring me on YouTube with Google at my call. I remember having to double my study time to still graduate against all odds with 3.35/4.00.

I remember days I stayed up all night at NYSC orientation camp studying for ICAN paper I had to sit for a day after being discharged from camp and ACCA papers while my platoon members and flat mates were flexing at mammi market.

I remember when I had to run away from been a guard commandant after been shortlisted when parade rehearsal was competing with my study time, having to also hide unto the bunk to miss the ever boring NYSC SAED lectures just to cover my exam syllabus. The sacrifices all paid off this day

ACCA and ICAN certified in the same year, in the same diet with two (2) ACCA awards in the bag.

Thanks to my boss who gave me time off when I needed it most.

To my mentees, the thought of never wanting you to give up against all odds got me going when giving up seems like the easiest option.

The thought of wanting the street kids to look at me and say because of you, we didn't give up got me this far.

The prayer of a praying mother also avails much more

Success is up for grab to whoever is willing to pay the price. ©Ayobami

The future is up for grab, I grabbed mine yesterday ©Ayobami

Whoever you are, where ever you are from, dreams come true to those who are willing to pay the price. No price, no prize.

The journey was stormy but I never took my eyes off the prize (this day) . #NoPrice #NoPrize

This is dedicated to all the streetkids who never sold their dreams on the alter of a few minutes pleasure and who had to run the race all alone. Never ever give up.

#BasedONbelief #It'sBeenGOD #It'sGOD #It'sStillGOD

AYOBAMI EBENEZER AKINADE, AAT, ACA, ACCA (affiliate)

PS: I am currently employed as a business Strategist and Financial Analyst (Project Associate) with over 6years working experience in one of the leading money deposit banks in Nigeria but actively seeking a more challenging adventure in another corporate entity.

Core competence include strategy development, project management, stakeholders management, financial analysis, sales and marketing and research.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayobamiakinade

Congratulations sir...whenever I read and hear people get qualified..I ask myself ...don't u think u can make it too.i was asked in an interview if I have a mentor..I lied..can u mentor me pls.

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Congrats..i wanna be like you when I grow up

rossi5:


Congratulations sir...whenever I read and hear people get qualified..I ask myself ...don't u think u can make it too.i was asked in an interview if I have a mentor..I lied..can u mentor me pls.

Apologies for the delayed response, I usually don't login to nairaland anymore, I just read as a guest.

I would sure love to, shot me an email.

Congratulations. You are my motivation. Happy induction. Being a professional is the best thing. You truely worked hard. Its not an easy road.

hayoakins:


Apologies for the delayed response, I usually don't login to nairaland anymore, I just read as a guest.

I would sure love to, shot me an email.

..thanks for the response.. What's your email please.

rossi5:


..thanks for the response.. What's your email please.

Oops! I forgot to update this thread, anyways I emailed Rossi last month/last year as it would be insecure to post my email.

hayoakins:


Oops! I forgot to update this thread, anyways I emailed Rossi last month/last year as it would be insecure to post my email.

Congratulations sir, I am inspired.

I doff my hat for you bros.... You did well, very very well.

hayoakins:
After wasting over 4 years in Lagos State University (part time) due to the epileptic academic calendar, I decided to combine with my full time banking job, a full time academic program and my professional qualification exams (ICAN and ACCA). To friends and family, it was an academic and career suicide mission but little did they know that my zeal to make up for the wasted years outweighs any logical, technical, financial or mental constraints. Having to stay up almost all night for over 4 years finally paid off.

I remember how my GP dropped from 3.78/4.00 to 2.87 when some lecturers felt insulted that a student who doesn't attend lectures was among the top 5%. They never knew I had Indian professors mentoring me on YouTube with Google at my call. I remember having to double my study time to still graduate against all odds with 3.35/4.00.

I remember days I stayed up all night at NYSC orientation camp studying for ICAN paper I had to sit for a day after being discharged from camp and ACCA papers while my platoon members and flat mates were flexing at mammi market.

I remember when I had to run away from been a guard commandant after been shortlisted when parade rehearsal was competing with my study time, having to also hide unto the bunk to miss the ever boring NYSC SAED lectures just to cover my exam syllabus. The sacrifices all paid off this day

ACCA and ICAN certified in the same year, in the same diet with two (2) ACCA awards in the bag.

Thanks to my boss who gave me time off when I needed it most.

To my mentees, the thought of never wanting you to give up against all odds got me going when giving up seems like the easiest option.

The thought of wanting the street kids to look at me and say because of you, we didn't give up got me this far.

The prayer of a praying mother also avails much more

Success is up for grab to whoever is willing to pay the price. ©Ayobami

The future is up for grab, I grabbed mine yesterday ©Ayobami

Whoever you are, where ever you are from, dreams come true to those who are willing to pay the price. No price, no prize.

The journey was stormy but I never took my eyes off the prize (this day) . #NoPrice #NoPrize

This is dedicated to all the streetkids who never sold their dreams on the alter of a few minutes pleasure and who had to run the race all alone. Never ever give up.

#BasedONbelief #It'sBeenGOD #It'sGOD #It'sStillGOD

AYOBAMI EBENEZER AKINADE, AAT, ACA, ACCA (affiliate)

PS: I am currently employed as a business Strategist and Financial Analyst (Project Associate) with over 6years working experience in one of the leading money deposit banks in Nigeria but actively seeking a more challenging adventure in another corporate entity.

Core competence include strategy development, project management, stakeholders management, financial analysis, sales and marketing and research.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayobamiakinade

Very inspiring

Ugosample:


Very inspiring

Hi Hayoakins, does NYSC allow part time students enroll in the programme? As of 2013, I know it wasn't allowed, if it now is, I know a couple of people who would be interested.

For others looking for tuition centres, have you considered doing ACCA on your own? there are several educational sites with free lectures if you haven't got the time or funds for tuition. Of course, these lectures may be generic, but should be helpful.

www.countingonaccounting.

cooa:


Hi Hayoakins, does NYSC allow part time students enroll in the programme? As of 2013, I know it wasn't allowed, if it now is, I know a couple of people who would be interested.

For others looking for tuition centres, have you considered doing ACCA on your own? there are several educational sites with free lectures if you haven't got the time or funds for tuition. Of course, these lectures may be generic, but should be helpful.

www.countingonaccounting.

Hmmmm

You mentioned me