Spread the word‎‎A moment of youthful romance stole the spotlight at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in Edo state when a newly admitted student proposed to a fellow fresher during the institution’s matriculation ceremony, drawing loud cheers from fellow students. ‎A video of the unusual proposal, which has since gone viral on social media, captured the male student going down on one knee shortly after the conclusion of the formal proceedings. ‎In the footage, the young man is seen presenting a ring to the female student, who was dressed in the university’s official matriculation regalia, as stunned onlookers watched in excitement. ‎The lady, visibly overwhelmed by the surprise gesture, accepted the proposal amid loud applause and chants from students gathered outside the ceremony venue. ‎The matriculation ceremony, held annually, marks the formal admission of fresh students into the university and serves as an important academic tradition.