In this heartfelt interview, we meet Oluwadolapo, a resilient young woman with a passion for education and a dream to rise above her current challenges. At just 24 years old, she’s already faced heartbreaking experiences, including abandonment during pregnancy and raising twins on her own. Despite the odds, Oluwadolapo remains hopeful and deeply values the power of education. Read her story below.
Interviewer: Hello Ma, how are you doing?
Oluwadolapo: I’m doing good, sir.
Interviewer: Please tell me about yourself. How old are you?
Oluwadolapo: My name is Oluwadolapo, and I’m 24 years old.
Interviewer: What’s your current situation?
Oluwadolapo: I was in the village when I met Tofunmi. Later, I went for a scan and discovered I was carrying twins. I showed him the scan result, and he left—he never came back.
I’ve been looking for him ever since. I even went to his father and sister, but they said they couldn’t help me.
When I gave birth, someone had to help me pay the hospital bills. I’ve been on my own since then.
[Interviewer’s Summary]:
Oluwadolapo was pregnant and informed the father of the babies. He requested she go for a scan, and when the result showed she was carrying twins, he took the report and disappeared.
She hasn’t heard from him since. He has offered no support during or after the pregnancy. Even his family couldn’t offer any assistance.
Now, she’s left to raise her children alone, without any help.
Interviewer: Are you interested in going back to school?
Oluwadolapo: Yes sir, but there’s nobody to assist me.
Interviewer: Why would you like to go back to school?
Oluwadolapo: I love education a lot. Education is the best. If you’re educated, you have everything in life.
[Interviewer’s Summary]:
Oluwadolapo believes that education is the key to a better future. She dreams of being able to stand among educated elites, to know her rights, and live with dignity and confidence.
Oluwadolapo’s story is a powerful reminder of the struggles many young women face, and the strength they carry regardless. She dreams of going back to school—not just for herself, but for a better future for her children.
