A young Nigerian student, Idris Abdulrasheed Adeiza, who scored an outstanding 323 in the 2024 JAMB examination, has secured a full sponsorship to study Software Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).
Despite his exceptional academic performance, Idris faced financial hurdles as his father, a bricklayer, and his mother, a trader, could not afford his university education. His inspiring story gained widespread attention after a concerned Nigerian shared it on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The post detailed Idris’s struggles and aspirations, stating that he had almost given up on his dreams of higher education and was considering learning a trade instead. However, in a heartwarming twist, the same benefactor later updated his followers with the good news that Idris had secured admission and would be fully supported throughout his university journey.
“Idris’s dream has come to pass. He has been offered admission to study Software Engineering at FUTA. I will support him through his journey until he finishes. Through him, his generation will be liberated,” the sponsor wrote.
The story quickly went viral, with many Nigerians flooding the comment section to celebrate the young scholar and commend the kind-hearted benefactor for his generosity.
Here are some of the reactions:
- @winexviv: “I can’t express in words what you have been doing for Nigerians, but you will reap the fruit of your labor.”
- @wesabidelivery: “Wow, great job sir 👍. God continue to bless you so you can be a blessing to others.”
- @donbuchiuzo: “You’re doing really great. Thank you for what you do for humanity.”
Idris’s story serves as an inspiration to many young Nigerians, proving that talent and determination, combined with the kindness of strangers, can break financial barriers and open doors to a brighter future.