A young author, Zainab Jimoh, has said COVID-19 vaccine is not harmful.
She urged Nigerians to embrace it.
The twelve-year-old, who is a Senior Secondary School pupil, spoke yesterday at Auchi, the headquarters of Etsako West Local Government of Edo State, at the launch of her second book titled: “Year 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.”
The kid writer, who aspired to be like the renowned novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, said the book would enlighten and educate the public about the danger of COVID-19.
She said: “I want Nigerians and other people across the globe to know that the deadly virus exists.
“I love reading, net surfing and researching. I discovered my writing skills when my English teacher gave an assignment in class, asking us to write stories and compositions. Then, I knew I had the zeal inside of me to always want to write. When I sit, I am able to think and something drives me to just write.
“My parents have always stood by me, encouraging me and providing me with all I need in the pursuit of my goal, as a writer.
“My writing journey started in 2019, when I wrote the book: ‘Faruq the Destiny Child.’ With COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the whole world, I began to ask questions about it. This is what brought about my second book.”
The father of the writer, Fatai Jimoh, described his second child as exceptionally brilliant and a good writer, with a bright future.
The author’s father said: “Being an engineer, I wanted Zainab to follow suit, but she opted for writing.
“I discovered my daughter’s ability to write, when she was in primary 3. She cried to write the common entrance examination, which came as a shock to me, because she was not of age then, but I allowed her and to my amazement, she performed exceptionally.”
The father admonished parents not to dictate to their children on their career choice, but to support and encourage their dreams and aspirations.
The Chairman of the book launch, Sikiru Ademola, said that the young writer should be encouraged and motivated.
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