A 24-year-old Nigerian on Wednesday made history in Africa as he
received a Ph.D Degree in Mathematics at the convocation ceremony of the
University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2012/2013 academic session. Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara, whose thesis was adjudged the best in
Engineering and Science, having made a cumulative grade point average of
5.0, was described as the youngest Ph.D holder in Africa.
According to the university, Oluwadara was able to finish the programme within the three years of stipulated period. He got two first and second degrees in Mathematics (Pure Option) and
Physics in 2007 and 2008 respectively, at the age of 18, from the
University de Bangui, Central African Republic.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues at the convocation ceremony, Oluwadara said his achievement was not only a personal triumph but a triumph for mathematics as a useful subject of study in Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues at the convocation ceremony, Oluwadara said his achievement was not only a personal triumph but a triumph for mathematics as a useful subject of study in Nigeria.
Culled from Thisday Live
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