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Nigerian woman living with cerebral palsy defies all odds to become a medical doctor

By Linda Ikeji 9 November 2026, 1:46 pm

A young woman is being celebrated for becoming a medical doctor while dealing with the realities of living with cerebral palsy.

Tijani Boluwaduro took to X to share that she has been inducted into the medical profession.

She shared photos from her induction ceremony and wrote: "I GOT INDUCTED INTO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION ON THE 3RD OF NOVEMBER!

"Being born with cerebral palsy has never stopped me from pursuing my lifelong dream of becoming a medical doctor.

"Yes, I faced numerous challenges and setbacks, but I chose not to give up."

Her post quickly went viral as many people congratulated her. Those who know her celebrated her and shared how inspiring she is.

"You defied all the odds. Super proud of you," an X user wrote.

"I know her, Bolu is very hard working, I'm glad you're are able to pull through, I am proud of you," another wrote.

"Congratulations dear. Always admired your resilience albeit from a distance. And every day i see you in the hospital or wards, i always say a silent prayer asking for God’s continuous grace and support. I am so happy to see you achieve a feat that many may have called impossible," a medical doctor colleague wrote.