With Agency Reports
A 64-year-old Nigerian living in the United Kingdom, John Adesoye, has proven that it is never too late to pursue higher education after he graduated as a nurse recently.
The father of five has now secured a nursing position at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, the same place where he began working as a healthcare assistant in 2014.
Adesoye said his decision to transition into healthcare was driven by a deep desire to care for others.
Adesoye, who grew up in Nigeria, worked as an electronics technician in Greece before moving to the UK in 2013 and deciding on a career change.
“If I can do it, others can too. People are more brilliant and stronger than they think,” he said.
Adesoye said his career change to healthcare was motivated by a desire to care for people.
“When I was caring for electronic devices, I was happy when I could get broken devices working again.
“In my work in healthcare, when patients get better, it gives me great joy and satisfaction,” he told the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
The graduate worked across various hospital departments including cardiology, Accident and Emergency as well as intensive care during his degree apprenticeship at the University of the West England.
And he said he planned to take on a masters-level qualification if the opportunity arose.
“The moment you start in higher education, you’ll see that the door will continue to open for you,” he said.
“It’s never too late,” Adesoye added.
Professor Steve Hams, chief nursing officer at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, said his whole team were “incredibly proud” of Adesoye.
“His journey is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue your ambitions,” he added.
