Nigerians, since the amalgamation era have always been recognized as a
people with high IQ. We have been able to make our mark on the world
stage with individuals like Emeka Emegwale (the computer genius), Ngozi
Okonjo Iweala (former World Bank President), Chimamanda Adichie (the
renowned writer) and many others. Quite interestingly, in this
generation, we can identify our future world record breakers at their
early stage in life. We are pleased to present some of these child
rarities who are causing great admiration, all over the world-
1. Esther Okade: Home schooled from the age of 3 by her mother, this marvelous mathematical mind, at age six wrote her first high school qualification exam normally meant for 16 year olds and made a C. The following year, at the age of 7 she made an ‘A’ on second attempt. Her first book, ‘Yummy Yummy Algebra’ designed to help other children who find maths difficult will soon be on bookshelves around the world.
This amazing child has been invited as a guest to the white house by then president Barak Obama and has also been interviewed on several global news desk. On CNN she is described; “At first glance Ester Okade seems like a normal 10 years old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from “Frozen,’ playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping.
Born to Efe and Paul Okade from Delta state, Nigerian, this citizen of Britain, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK west Midland, is one of the country’s youngest college freshmen At 10. She will be 12 year old in 2017 and she is already top of the class with 100% scores in recent exams. In her words concerning her excellent scores, “its so interesting. It has the type of maths I love. Its real maths –theories, complex numbers, all that type of stuff,” she giggled. “It was super easy. My mum taught me in a nice way.”
She said she wants to finish the course before her 13th birthday and immediately advance to do her PHD in financial maths. She is actually aiming to own her own bank at 15 years old. She also disagreed that it was her parents who pushed her into starting university at such early age.
Esther will remain a phenomenon through out her lifetime and will no doubt set records and pace that may remain unshakable for many decades to come.
2.
Peter and Paula Imafidon: These Sixteen year-old twins, were only
9-years-old when they made history as the youngest children in British
history to attend high school. They later participated in the Excellence
in Education program and became the youngest teens to ever pass the
University of Cambridge’s advanced mathematics exam. Based in London,
Peter and Paula Imafidon’s parents are Nigerians. They are globally
known as “the Wonder Twins,” and are Great Britain’s current highest
achievers. They will turn 17 years old in their next birthday in 2017. 
3. Chimelum Tasi- Amadi: He took this nation by storm when he astounded ardent observers in the educational environment with award-winning performances at both the Cowbell Mathematics Competition and the American Mathematical Competition. This 13-years old Nigerian (to be 14 later this year) is recognized for his new academic record after sitting for the Cambridge Checkpoint Examination. His academic accomplishment has placed him a spot at Phillips Academy Exeter USA- a world distinguished Prep School that trains students specifically for the IVY League Universities in the USA. His school, Knowledge Academy Ijebu Ode, Ogun State is so proud of him.
4. Chioma Delia Innoma: Painting is actually a complex art form that becomes more complex and interesting with experience and age. Chioma who is yet 10 is believed will soon make it to the Guinness Book of Records with her abilities to use the paintbrush so brilliantly; she is a wonder to behold. Lives in Germany, she has produced a large number of beautiful collections of artwork already as a child. It is very clear that with right supervision and motivation, Chioma is destined to become world famous.
By Osigbeme Enike
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