The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has celebrated two Nigerian teens, Eniola Shokunbi and David Akiogbe, for positively projecting Nigeria’s image abroad.
This is contained in a Monday statement which Obi shared on X.
Obi said the stories of the two Nigerian teens reaffirmed his firm belief in the limitless potential of the Nigerian youths, who, when given the right leadership support, will continue to blaze on the global stage.
“Just today, I read the inspiring reports of 2 Nigerian children currently making waves within and outside Nigeria, and in my usual tradition of celebrating and encouraging young exceptional personalities, I must not fail to share their stories.
“First is Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old Nigerian girl in Connecticut, USA, who designed an air filter to reduce the spread of airborne diseases in schools and has received an approved funding of $11.5 million from the Connecticut State Bond Commission for the design.
“Next is David Akiogbe, a 15-year-old Nigerian boy, who made an impressive top score of 1580 on his Scholastic Assessment Test, SAT, as also confirmed by MIT, and is set to leverage the academic success to excel on the global stage,” he said.
The former Anambra governor noted that the inspiring stories of Shokunbi and Akiogbe represent the potential of millions of Nigerian children whose talents remain untapped, many of whom are among the over 20 million out-of-school children roaming the streets, all because of the uncaring attitude of the nation’s leaders.
Obi emphasised that the leadership must now focus on investing in their future through education.
“I have repeatedly stated that my continual support for education across the country stems from my unwavering belief that with the right investments in our youths, they will be able to explore their talents, develop their skills, and contribute productively to the development of our nation while excelling on the global stage.
“I congratulate young Eniola Shokunbi and David Akiogbe for achieving the global recognition that has brought honor to the nation and now serves as an inspiration to other youths,” the former presidential candidate stated.
Daily Sun
