One of the top performers at the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Master Sodiq Anuoluwapo Shoyode, 17, has earned a full scholarship to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ibadan, courtesy of Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf, the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Shoyode, who hails from Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area in Ogun state, first came into limelight following his brilliant performance at the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, where he emerged one of the topmost scorers nationwide with an aggregate 360 score namely: 98 in Mathematics, 96 in Physics, 94 in Chemistry and 72 in English Language respectively.
But just like the golden fish, Sodiq, the last of four siblings who attended African Church Community Secondary School, Ewupe, Sango Ota, Ogun State, couldn’t hide for long as his fame travelled far and wide.
Upon learning about his academic feat, Alhaji Yusuf was so impressed that he promised to sponsor his varsity education upon his full admission.
Interestingly, during the period preceding his admission to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ibadan, the young lad was enrolled in a six month ICT programme including Software Development at GOMYCODE, Ikeja, Lagos, armed with a laptop, accommodation and stipends for his daily upkeep all provided courtesy of Alhaji Yusuf.
Following his successful admission to pursue his course of study at his university of choice, an overwhelmed Sodiq, in a chat with our correspondent confirmed that his scholarship for the five years duration has been fully paid.
An elated Sodiq, who was effusive with praises for his benefactor, said he is more than grateful for the kind gestures of Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf, who has made his university education a dream come true.
“I’m thoroughly motivated by the kind support of Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf and I promise to make him proud. I’ll ensure that I apply myself to studies fully and ensure that I come out in flying colours,” Shoyode said with joyous ecstasy.
Also commenting, the eldest Shoyode disclosed that their son’s good fortune has equally rubbed off on the rest of the family as Alhaji Yusuf extended his benevolence to them by refurbishing and equipping his wife’s tailoring shop where they not only eke out a living but now able to assist the rest of Sodiq’s siblings.
It would be recalled that Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf and his associates have been embarking on some empowerment programmes, reaching out to the less privileged across-the-board, a gesture borne out of his compassion and love for humanity.
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