A University of Lagos graduate, Amah ThankGod, has taken to social media to mourn the tragic passing of his coursemate, Maryam Agoro, who reportedly died just a day after their convocation.
The University of Lagos held its 2024/2025 convocation ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the institution’s premises.
In a TikTok post shared via his account, @officialamah_t, Amah posted screenshots of the last chat Maryam had with one of their coursemates before her death.
The messages hinted at the cause of her passing, as she complained of being unwell on the day of the convocation.
According to the chat, Maryam revealed that she had deeply wished to attend the ceremony but was unable to do so due to her health condition. She wrote, “I really wanted to attend the convocation…”+See more
Sharing the screenshots, Amah expressed deep shock and sorrow over Maryam’s untimely death, describing it as a painful loss.
He wrote: “We had our convocation on the 20th and lost one of our coursemate the following morning. She died the next day, morning. I stumbled upon her last chat with one of us and even after doing convocation shoot.
I’m just speechless! If you know her, you know she isn’t the troublesome one. Her smile is charming and her heart is large! She’s a beautiful human. Shortly after congratulations, we get to only have you in our memories for now. Rest in peace Baby lawyer!”
The post quickly went viral, with many social media users expressing sadness and sending condolences to Maryam’s family and friends.
Social media reactions pour in as UNILAG graduate shares heartbreaking last chat with coursemate who died a day after convocation. See below;
Girliesimdi commented, “Chaiiii she just had to hold on till after the convocation even if she wouldn’t attend but the thought and posting that day too…. Sad how she died on 21th my convocation which I didn’t wanna attend due to stress of it while someone wished she could go but was sick…… this life is deep🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺… RIP 🥺🥺🥺.”
FINGER LICKS said, “😋🔥 She’s known for her caring and soft heart, always showing up. I got to know her from AIESEC.”
Zeenyfoods wrote, “Dear God thank you for preserving my life ,may her soul rest in peace 🙏.”
@_oreoluwadamilola shared: “omo I met her in camp just this last December, she was a very nice lady.”
@Ivanna remarked: “This is so heartbreaking, may her soul rest in perfect peace.”
In the end, Maryam’s story has left many reflecting on the fragility of life and how moments of joy can quickly turn into grief. Her final words, filled with hope and longing, have touched hearts across social media, reminding people to cherish every moment and show love while there is still time.+See more details
As tributes continue to pour in, Maryam Agoro is remembered not just for her academic achievement, but for her kind heart, warm smile, and the lasting impact she made on those who knew her. May her soul rest in perfect peace. 🕊️
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
