EXCELLENCE! 18Yrs Old Nigerian, Girl Nkechi Ogbolu Bags PhD Scholarship At University Of California

Date: 14-09-2017 1:12 pm (7 years ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Nkechi Chidi-Ogbolu is one of many Nigerians making our country proud. A graduate at 18, she has made history as the youngest person to graduate from Howard University, Washington, DC USA.
Selected to begin a PhD programme at University of California, Davis in September 2017, Nkechi - one of the youngest PhD scholars in the world, is poised to kick off a new adventure.
On her recent visit to Nigeria, Nkechi paid a visit to the MTN Headquarters in Ikoyi and was warmly received by the Corporate Relations Executive, Tobechukwu Okigbo and staff of MTN who had the privilege of receiving autographed copies of her book.
At 18, the fun loving teenager who contemplated dropping out of college at one point, has already accomplished what many adults will struggle to achieve in their lifetime.
This go-getter took the SATs and TOEFL at age 13 and received 5 scholarships offering admission to 5 different colleges in the United States. She chose Howard University.
She’s the author of the book, Tales of an Uber Minor in College, which highlights the importance of finding and seizing opportunities, and the important roles friendship, mentoring and family play in shaping our lives.
In the book, she tells stories about her years as an undergraduate at Howard University and goes on to inspire and encourage Nigerian youths to embrace greatness in a world designed to limit potentials.
MTN purchased copies of her book for distribution across primary and secondary schools in a bid to encourage and inspire young scholars to dream big and reach for the stars.
To her, her resolve and dedication to achieve greatness. She is living proof that even ordinary people can achieve extraordinary and exceptional things.


Posted: at 14-09-2017 01:12 PM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- Floyd29 at 14-09-2017 01:19 PM (7 years ago)
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Wow congratulations
Posted: at 14-09-2017 01:19 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ruthie at 14-09-2017 01:32 PM (7 years ago)
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how is this possible? at age 18,i was 300level at that time....she must be a genius to accomplish this o....
Posted: at 14-09-2017 01:32 PM (7 years ago) | Hero
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- ejikeiyo at 14-09-2017 04:59 PM (7 years ago)
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WASTED GENERATION
Posted: at 14-09-2017 04:59 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- OkeEyitayo at 14-09-2017 05:36 PM (7 years ago)
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philosopher make impact o
Posted: at 14-09-2017 05:36 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
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- benosky4 at 14-09-2017 10:25 PM (7 years ago)
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Quote from: ruthie on 14-09-2017 01:32 PM
how is this possible? at age 18,i was 300level at that time....she must be a genius to accomplish this o....

I'm sure you mean JSS 3.

Posted: at 14-09-2017 10:25 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kacylee at 15-09-2017 07:44 AM (7 years ago)
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nice one girl

Posted: at 15-09-2017 07:44 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- tegonwa at 15-09-2017 10:16 PM (7 years ago)
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Incredible.Igbos Are Magical At Times.Wow!Nawaa O!
Posted: at 15-09-2017 10:16 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- yawa_don_gas at 16-09-2017 05:42 AM (7 years ago)
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Please please hold on, why e be say everywhere I take even when I wan hide yawa dey there?
Why why?
Na yawa life, yawa goes on
Posted: at 16-09-2017 05:42 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Floyd29 at 20-09-2017 01:23 AM (7 years ago)
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Brilliant girl
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- BournIdentity at 22-09-2017 02:52 PM (7 years ago)
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Roll Eyes                                                                           
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- BournIdentity at 25-09-2017 06:42 AM (7 years ago)
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- tegonwa at 27-09-2017 12:31 PM (7 years ago)
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Wonderful!
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- tegonwa at 27-09-2017 12:32 PM (7 years ago)
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Wonderful!
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- tegonwa at 27-09-2017 12:33 PM (7 years ago)
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Wonderful!
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- BournIdentity at 29-09-2017 04:31 AM (7 years ago)
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- Oworen25 at 29-09-2017 10:53 PM (7 years ago)
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Our leaders of tomorrow
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