Raheem Akingbolu
President Bola Tinubu’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties, Kamorudeen Yusuf, has awarded scholarship to Master Sodiq Shoyode, a 16-year-old who scored 360 in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Sodiq’s achievement went viral on social media, drawing widespread commendations.
In spite of his poor socioeconomic status, Sodiq has always aimed to be the top of his class and he proved his worth and mettle in the just concluded UTME exams.
Besides studying for Mechanical Engineering, Sodiq wants to learn Back End Software Development before proceeding with his varsity admission.
The president’s aide, Yusuf, who received the news of Sodiq’s high performance was so impressed that he reached out to the family to support the aspiration of the high performer.
Specifically, he pledged to provide a laptop for Sodiq to learn in a top digital academy in Lagos and also support his university education.
In a chat with our correspondent on Monday, Sodiq who hails from Ado-Odo LGA, in Ogun state, has always had the goal to get a high score in JAMB since he was in SS1 and he made sure to work towards his goal. “I have always had the goal of scoring 360 and above in JAMB since I was in SS1 and I’m glad I was able to achieve my goal,” he said excitedly.
Sodiq credited his success to consistent study habits and practice tests. “I did a lot of practice tests and recorded my progress weekly to know the areas I need to improve on,” he said.
The young scholar, overwhelmed with joy over news of his good fortunes, expressed gratitude to his parents and benefactor.
“I appreciate my parents for their support and encouragement, most especially Mr Kamorudeen Yusuf, the Personal Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has promised to lighten the financial burden on my parents. I’m eternally grateful Sir,” said an elated Sodiq.
Expectedly, Sodiq’s parents, Mr. Nojimu and Mrs. Oluwatoyin Shoyede are very thrilled about their child’s achievement and grateful for Mr. Yusuf’s kindness.
Yusuf, only recently awarded N10m scholarships to some kids in Lagos.
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