Exceptional British-Nigerian Math Prodigy Graduates University at 13, Achieves PhD by 16
Young British-Nigerian math genius graduates from UK university at 13 years old, earns PhD at the age of 16
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Esther Okade, a young British-Nigerian mathematics prodigy, has achieved the remarkable feat of earning a Bachelor's degree in Financial Mathematics from the UK Open University at the tender age of 13, thanks to her exceptional performance and her passion for mathematics.
Esther's journey into the world of advanced mathematics began at an incredibly young age. She exhibited a natural aptitude for math from childhood, solving complex problems like quadratic equations when she was just three years old. According to her mother, Omonefe Okade, Esther expressed her desire to enroll in university at the age of seven, demonstrating her extraordinary academic ambitions.
At the age of six, Esther was awarded a grade C in GCSE math, making her eligible to sit A-Level math exams. The University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom even extended an invitation to her to study mathematics there. Nevertheless, Esther's parents chose to homeschool her.
In 2015, when Esther was only 10 years old, she enrolled in the Open University, a UK-based distance learning institution, to study mathematics, making her the youngest undergraduate student in the United Kingdom. Just weeks after joining the university, Esther achieved straight A's and quickly became the top student in her class. She described her first test as "easy" and earned a perfect 100% grade.
Esther's ambition knows no bounds. She aspires to complete her university course in two years and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in financial mathematics by the age of 13. Her long-term goal is to establish her own bank by the time she turns 15, driven by her deep passion for numbers and the desire to help people through banking.
Remarkably, Esther graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Financial Mathematics at the age of 13, and three years later, she achieved her Ph.D. in the same field from the same institution. At 16, this mathematics prodigy is well on her way to realizing her dreams and making significant contributions to education.
In collaboration with her mother, Omonefe, who is also a mathematician, Esther has authored a series of math workbooks for children, including titles like "Yummy Yummy Algebra." Together, they have developed a curriculum for a proposed preschool in Nigeria's Delta area.
Driven by a strong desire to give back to society, Esther and her family have founded "Shakespeare's Academy," an educational institution that focuses on teaching morality, ethics, public speaking, entrepreneurship, etiquette, as well as fundamental skills in reading, writing, math, and science. Through her exceptional achievements and commitment to education, Esther Okade is setting a remarkable example for aspiring young scholars.
