The Ogunsanya quadruplets, Toks, Temi, Tobi and Tolu, have achieved a remarkable feat by graduating from the same university in the United Kingdom with Masters degrees on the same day.
The 23-year-old siblings, who are a set of identical sisters and identical brothers, were born in Nigeria and moved to the UK with their parents when they were seven years old.
The attended the same primary and secondary schools before enrolling at the prestigious Warwick University for their undergraduate studies.
They all graduated with first-class degrees in 2019, with Toks and Temi studying chemical engineering, Tobi studying economics, and Tolu studying mechanical engineering.
They decided to continue their education at the same university, pursuing Masters degrees in different fields. Toks and Temi specialized in biomedical engineering, Tobi in finance and economics, and Tolu in engineering business management.
They completed their courses in December 2021 and received their degrees in a joint graduation ceremony on January 22, 2022.
The quads attribute their academic success to their supportive parents, who encouraged them to pursue their passions and work hard. They also credit their close bond as siblings, saying they always helped each other with assignments and projects. They said they enjoyed studying at Warwick University because of its diverse and friendly environment.
“We are very proud of ourselves and grateful to God for this achievement. It was not easy, but we had each other’s backs and motivated each other along the way. We also had amazing lecturers and classmates who made our learning experience enjoyable,” Temi said.
Toks added: “We are very happy to share this special moment with our parents, who have sacrificed a lot for us. They always pushed us to do our best and never gave up on us. They are our role models and we hope to make them proud in everything we do.”
