For Master Sodiq Anuoluwapo Shoyode, 17, his dream of attaining a university education is indeed a welcome reality now, all thanks to the benevolence of Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf, the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Shoyode, who hails from Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area in Ogun state, first came into the limelight following his brilliant performance at the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, where he emerged one of the topmost scorers nationwide with an aggregate 360 score, namely 98 in Mathematics, 96 in Physics, 94 in Chemistry, and 72 in English Language respectively.
Like the golden fish, Sodiq, the last of four siblings who attended African Church Community Secondary School, Ewupe, Sango Ota, Ogun State, it wasn’t hard for him to be singled out for recognition, as Alhaji Yusuf was so impressed by his excellent academic records that he promised to sponsor his varsity education upon his admission.
However, during the period preceding his admission to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ibadan, the young lad was enrolled in a six-month ICT programme, including Software Development at GOMYCODE, Ikeja, Lagos, armed with a laptop, accommodation, and stipends for his daily upkeep, all provided courtesy of Alhaji Yusuf.
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Following his successful admission to pursue his course of study at his university of choice, an overwhelmed Sodiq, in our chat with our correspondent, confirmed that his scholarship for a five-year duration has been fully paid.
An elated Sodiq, who was effusive with praises for his benefactor, said he is more than grateful for the kind gestures of Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf, who has made his university education a dream come true.
“I’m thoroughly motivated by the kind support of Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf, and I promise to make him proud. I’ll ensure that I apply myself to studies fully and ensure that I come out in flying colours,” Shoyode said with joyous ecstasy.
Also commenting, the eldest Shoyode disclosed that their son’s good fortune has equally rubbed off on the rest of the family as Alhaji Yusuf extended his benevolence to them.
Specifically, Alhaji Yusuf refurbished and equipped his wife’s tailoring shop, where they not only eke out a living but are now able to assist the rest of Sodiq’s siblings.
From available information, Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf and his associates have been involved in some empowerment programmes, reaching out to the less privileged across the board, lending a helping hand in their areas of need.
