IN a world where determination and resilience often make a difference, the story of Mrs Chisom Ibeanusi shines brightly. A Nigerian nursing mother based in the UK, Chisom recently graduated with a first-class degree in Nursing Science from the University of Derby, becoming one of the top graduates of the Class of 2024.
Chisom’s passion for nursing began in Nigeria, where she completed a Diploma in Nursing from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital . She then enrolled for a degree in nursing at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka . However, the protracted ASUU strike in 2020 interrupted her studies, leading her to abandon the programme. Determined to pursue her dreams, Chisom moved to the UK with her newly wedded husband, Dr.
Speaking on the heels of her graduation, Chisom credited her success first to God Almighty, and then to her husband, Dr. Ejike Ibeanusi. In her words, “I owe this achievement to my lovely husband, who not only kept his promise of ensuring I get back to obtain a degree in Nursing overseas but also managed our home, taking care of our baby and supporting me despite his own busy schedule as a medical doctor.