My daughter Bonor Ayambem graduates with high honours and delivers speech at her University Lehigh University’s graduation ceremony in May. May 212st, 2023 to be precise. We had to make the trip from Nigeria to be at the great event.
It was surreal. This was actually my first time in America and I thank God that this day happened and I finally could step foot in God’s country.
The pre-graduation event was everything. My family was hosted by the President of Lehigh University and the Board of Trustees. We arrived at the residence of the President and enjoyed a cocktail outside before being ushered in and the meals were all so amazing. It was fun. My husband, My daughter Ruth and my little son Joseph Ayambem were all there to Celebrate Bonor Ayambem as she not only graduated as a Computer Engineer but got chosen to deliver a speech on behalf of her graduating class of 2023. My other children Shalom and Ekabosowo could not attend as they were both busy at their different schools’s here in Nigeria. We had to pull Joseph out of school and travel because there was no one to look after him while we were away. It was a brief trip but loaded with fun and excitement. That was like a little vacation for my family.
On the morning of the event, Bonor’s immediate family got hosted to a breakfast. This was also amazing as all the Ayambem; ‘s present enjoyed sumptuous breakfast from the buffet before proceeding to the Goodman Stadium for the ceremony proper. This is a day I will never forget.
Watch Bonor Ayambem deliver student remarks at her graduation Ceremony:
Watch the graduation speech below Or watch directly on YouTube: