Nigerian Girl Who Sold Food to Sponsor Education Receives Full Scholarship to Study Marketing

In an inspiring turn of events, 20-year-old Obasi Precious Chigozirim from Nigeria, who funded her education by selling Garri (Cassava Flour), has been awarded a full scholarship to pursue Marketing at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi.

Precious, the lastborn in a financially challenged family, shared her journey in an interview with Legit. Living with her sick father and a mother who hasn't received government salary for years, Precious took the initiative to start a business to support her education. Despite facing challenges, she successfully passed the Joint Admission Matriculation Examination and secured admission to the university.

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Expressing her determination to continue her Garri business while studying, Precious sought online customers and caught the attention of the Onyekwelu Ogonna Foundation, a non-governmental organization. Miss Akah Ogonna, the foundation's founder, adopted Precious and pledged to sponsor her education till graduation, committing to a 20,000 naira support.

In her gratitude, Precious thanked the foundation and online supporters for their assistance. The scholarship will cover all university expenses, allowing Precious to pursue her dream of studying Marketing.

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This heartwarming success story showcases the impact of determination and community support, emphasizing the importance of education in overcoming adversity.