From drones to teaching in UK school, meet the Nigerian kids challenging the status quo with their acumen

Mohammed Awal November 16, 2019
From drones to teaching in UK school, meet the Nigerian kids challenging the status quo with their acumen
Naomi Oloyede, Photo: Bella Naija

Naomi Oloyede

After an outstanding performance in a debate on “How to combat corruption in Nigeria,” 11-year -old Naomi Oloyede was selected by NGO Step Up For Social Development and Empowerment in Nigeria in collaboration with United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to represent the country at a High-Level Conference in Vienna, Austria, Pulse Ng reported.

Oloyede, a junior high student, was made an ambassador of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in her school, The Battle Axe Academy, Lugbe, Abuja. The honor was conferred on her at the inauguration of integrity club in the school.

Oloyede spoke at “The Education for Justice (E4J), High-Level Conference on Corruption” last month and her speech received a standing ovation by over 200 global stakeholders from both the education and justice sectors.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: November 16, 2019

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