Reactions Trail Oby Ezekwesili’s Comments As Ese Oruru Graduate With 2nd Class Upper From University

There have been several reactions from the general public and particularly social media users after the former minister for Education, Oby Ezekwesili commented on the achievement recorded by Ese Oruru, a young girl who was rescued from bandits. According to the statements which were shared on her official X handle, he disclosed that the young girl graduated with second class upper division from the University.

Ese Oruru, a young girl who was rescued from bandits and sent to school recently caught center stage after she graduated with flying colors from the University of Illorin, Kwara State on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025.

Ecstatic by the achievement recorded by the young girl, the former minister for Education and Benefactor, Oby Ezekwesili took to her official X handle to share the joyful moment with his massive followers.

According to her statements, she pointed out that she was super joyful as she celebrated the academic achievement of the young girl identified as Ese Oruru.

Ese Oruru, it can be recalled, was abducted from her hometown in 2015 by unidentified bandits and forced into marriage. However, she was rescued and sent to school.

Determined, the young girl graduated with second class upper division from the University of Illorin to the amazement of many. Her achievement, was a testament to her resilience and resolve to put past trauma behind her.

In her remarks, Oby Ezekwesili pointed out that the future holds the best for young girl who despite the trauma, evolved and became a role model to many.

Kindly read what Oby Ezekwesili wrote below and the comments that followed;