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A young Nigerian boy, Chidera Ikeoha, has been awarded a lifetime scholarship after his inspiring story of writing and selling his own book went viral.
Chidera, who was in Primary 6 at the time, wrote a book and took it upon himself to sell it in motor parks across Enugu. His determination caught the attention of many when a post about him was shared on X (formerly Twitter).
From Motor Parks to a Lifetime Scholarship
A picture of Chidera’s book cover was posted online, and it quickly gained massive attention. His story touched the hearts of many, including EduCare, an organisation that has now granted him a lifetime scholarship.
Beyond just paying for his education, EduCare has also promised to publish his book on Amazon and give him all the support he needs to succeed.
The first post that introduced Chidera to the public read:
"Meet Nigeria’s youngest author, Chidera Ikeoha, who wrote a book in Primary 6 and went from park to park selling it in Enugu."
Shortly after, a follow-up update confirmed the good news:
"Update: Chidera Ikeoha has been awarded a lifetime scholarship by EduCare. His book will be listed on Amazon, and he’d be taken off the streets to focus on his education."
Social Media Reactions
As soon as the news broke, many Nigerians took to social media to celebrate Chidera and share their thoughts.
Here are some reactions:
@TraderZeus: “Youngest author from Nigeria? I guess the pen really is mightier than the playground!”
@TheShePatriot: “I have been writing since Primary 4, using my old school notes. Instead of selling them, I let my friends read them for free. Even now, I have many unfinished books just chilling in my head. That is the difference between me and this kid—he is really out here hustling. Mad respect!”
@kothwayyy: “Youngest? Men, I wrote novels in Basic One, but no money for publishing.”
@PHCEGE: “This is the kind of thing we used to celebrate in Nigeria some years ago. But now, we celebrate the wrong things. I hope we begin to get it right again from here!”
@IKECHUKWUU4926: “He will go very far. May God help him.”
Chidera’s story is a reminder that hard work and determination can open doors. His journey has just begun, and many Nigerians are excited to see what the future holds for him.
