According to Uju, her mother was 54 years when a deed was issued in her name alone.

According to her, she used to dig out deeds just to read out her own name.

She also said she has spent the last three months overseeing loft conversion in the house.

Nigerian Women Celebrate Owning Houses in their Names to Inspire Others, Many React

Uju Anya and Lola Shoneyin are role models to women aspiring to success. Photo credit: @UjuAnya, @lolashoneyinSource: UGC

Social media users who were inspired flooded Professor Uju’s post with congratulatory messages.

The lady, identified as Anifowoshe Titilope, expressed gratitude to God for such an academic journey.

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