First Class Law graduate of the University of Benin, Tada Ayuba, has recounted how surviving a Boko Haram attack and overcoming poverty shaped his academic journey and commitment to justice.
According to the Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, June 27, 2026, Ayuba graduated with a CGPA of 4.68/5.0. He said he is the seventh child in a polygamous family of 18 from Borno State and lost his mother, some siblings and their home when Boko Haram attacked his community in 2014.
Following the attack, Ayuba found refuge at the Home for the Needy Foundation Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benin City, where he continued his education despite financial hardship.
“I am the seventh child in a polygamous family of eighteen… my greatest challenge came in 2014 when Boko Haram terrorists attacked my community. This tragic event led to the loss of my mother, some of my siblings, and our home,” he said.
Ayuba said his desire to defend vulnerable people inspired him to study Law. He credited his success to discipline, consistent study and mentorship, and plans to attend the Nigerian Law School before pursuing postgraduate studies in Human Rights Law and a career advocating for victims of terrorism and human rights abuses.
