13-year-old Nigerian boy who built flyover bridge replica with clay soil wins scholarship to study Civil Engineering at US university
Omasoro Ovie, the individual who first shared Musa's extraordinary story, disclosed that the young prodigy has not only been granted a scholarship for his U.S. university education but has also opened doors of opportunity for his entire family. Ronchess Global Resources, the sponsors of Musa's award, have extended employment to Musa's father, provided N1 million for his mother to start a business, and offered to fund the education of all his siblings.
In a remarkable achievement, 13-year-old Musa Sani from Borno State, Nigeria, has earned a scholarship to pursue his university education in Civil Engineering at any U.S. institution. This recognition comes after Musa gained widespread acclaim for constructing a detailed replica of a flyover bridge using clay soil in Borno, North-East Nigeria in 2021.
Omasoro Ovie, the individual who first shared Musa's extraordinary story, disclosed that the young prodigy has not only been granted a scholarship for his U.S. university education but has also opened doors of opportunity for his entire family. Ronchess Global Resources, the sponsors of Musa's award, have extended employment to Musa's father, provided N1 million for his mother to start a business, and offered to fund the education of all his siblings.
On Twitter, Ovie stated, "The boy’s siblings will all be put through school by the firm, and Musa will be given a university scholarship to the USA."
Additionally, Musa was awarded a 5 million Naira scholarship by the Borno State Government to cover his secondary school education in Nigeria before proceeding to the United States for his bachelor's degree. The State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, confirmed that funds for Musa's full secondary education have already been paid to a private institution in the state.
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Musa's story echoes the tale of another young prodigy, Zaila Avant-Garde, a 14-year-old who became the first African American to win the National Spelling Bee competition. Zaila has also received numerous scholarship offers from various U.S. universities.
These achievements highlight the power of recognizing and nurturing young talents, underscoring the transformative impact of education on young minds.