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Nigerian Student Makes First Class In Aeronautical Engineering In UK

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7 years ago

August 19, 2017

Nigerian Student Makes First Class In Aeronautical Engineering In UK

A Nigerian student has made history, setting record as one of a few ever First Class graduates from Aeronautical Engineering department of the University of Brighton, UK, reports Global Sentinel NG.

Hauwa Umar Usman, who was born and first educated in Kano, revealed she was diagnosed with dyslexia during the course of her study in the UK.

“During my studies in England, I experienced some challenges, which a British friend noticed were signs of dyslexia and suggested that I take a dyslexia test,” she said.

Dyslexia is a disorder characterised by having problems forming words correctly, having difficulty remembering or naming letters, numbers and colours, and in the early stage of a child it also involves difficulty in learning nursery rhymes or playing rhyming games.

People with dyslexia are generally identified by their difficulty in spelling, pronouncing, memorising, and summarizing stories. The symptoms also include difficulty in solving mathematical equations and learning foreign language.

“I had never heard of dyslexia ever in my life. I contacted the dyslexia team at the university and they were very helpful in explaining the disability and I was told that even the smartest scientist like Albert Einstein had this disability,” she said.

The Kano-born also shared she experienced “ups and downs” during her studies and almost gave up but for the encouragement of her father. “I always remembered my father’s words ‘it’s a challenge studying Aeronautical and yet you have come this far and I am so proud of you’”.

She also recognised her mother’s role in overcoming the difficult period, saying, “my mother had taught me to never lose hope in anything I do and that my hard work won’t go in vain and Allah’s mercy will always be with me.”

Ms Usman is the third daughter of a retired Nigerian Army General, who was Army Chief of Transport and Logistics.

The excited father, Major-General Umar Tudunwada Usman, told Global Sentinel that “Hauwa has made us proud and she truly deserves to be celebrated”.

Before departing for the UK, Ms Usman attended Crescent International School, Kano, for her primary and junior secondary education. Her education in Kano was interrupted by her family’s relocation to Abuja where she attended Lead British International School.

She left for the UK in 2012, settling for EF Language school in Cambridge, where she studied Engineering for her one-year university foundation preparation. She was admitted into the University of Brighton in 2013.

The honoured students attributed her inspiration to study Aeronautical Engineering to her “curiosity for aircrafts at a young age. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into due to how challenging and demanding the male dominated course could be.”

On the challenge of dealing with dyslexia, she said, “despite the odds, I was determined that I would not let myself down and most especially my father. Because, I knew he had sacrificed so much to make sure I have the best education.”

She also shared that her adapting to her field of study and excelling in it was “through hard work, stepping out of my comfort zone, understanding strategic ways to manage my learning difficulties, having a positive mind set. Most importantly, the encouragement from my family and friends during my most challenging times, allowed me to be amongst the very few with a First Class degree in Aeronautical Engineering”.

She advised parents on best way to raise children. “No child should be hit or beaten because they do not understand a task. The need to diagnose dyslexia in individuals especially at a younger age by both parents and teaching staff in Nigeria must be emphasized more.”

//dailynigerian.com

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Watch! Mitsubishi Motors Presents Drive Your Ambition – Under 40 CEOs Featuring Olaotan Towry-Coker

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5 years ago

August 5, 2019

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Who else is as excited about getting into the 5th gear in Week 5 of Under 40 CEOs – Drive Your Ambition? Forget August Visitors as we have lined up an amazing set of August Riders who will be taking a ride with Mr FAB as usual. This week he drives the Chief Executive Officer at Afritickets to work in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. We know you’re itching to watch, but who exactly is Olaotan Towry-Coker?

Olaotan Towry-Coker is a passionate entrepreneur with over 14 years experience in incubating and growing early-stage businesses. His professional background spans multiple sectors including Oil and gas, publishing, advertising, technology and real estate. Driven by a continual search for excellence and a passionate desire and drive to solve problems and impact people across many divides, Olaotan Towry-Coker exemplifies what it means to be a young African professional and entrepreneur on a journey of conceiving ideas, creating solutions and delivering change that gives greater meaning to lives. Olaotan Towry-Coker is the founder and CEO of Afritickets.

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The Nigerian Line-up includes: ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Pajero, Pajero Sport and the L200 pick-up.

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Under 40 CEOs launched on TVC Entertainment and TVC News on the 9th of October, 2015 and subsequently launched on Silverbird Television Network on the 13th of January, 2016 and has spotlighted inspiring young business leaders aged 40 and under from Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda and South Africa. Business leaders that have been featured on the show include Adebola Williams of Red Media; Audu Maikori of Chocolate City Group; Noble Igwe of 360 Group; Bola Ray of EIB Networks; Alex Brahm of SMSGH; Oluyomi Ojo of Printivo whilst discovering inspiring CEOs like lawyer Aderemi Oguntoye of Oguntoye and Oguntoye; Senyo Hosi of Ghana Chambers of Bulk Oil Distributors;Farida Bedwei of Logiciel; Ukinebo Dare of Poise; Abiola Adekoya of RMB Stockbrokers; Ran Neu-Ner, Co-CEO at The Creative Counsel; Shukri Toefy, CEO at creative adverting agency, Fort and Ade Adegoke of Oando Foundation amongst others.
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Nigerian Singer Davido Claims His Gateman Has Two Houses And 3 Cars

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July 30, 2019

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Nigerian singer Davido has always cultivated a culture of sharing is caring in all aspects of his life.

The Nigerian star Davido shares his heart equally with three women: two baby mamas who gave birth to his daughters and his girlfriend Chioma.
And that is not enough. The musician has always been praised for always helping the people around him despite their status in the community.

Now, the 26-year-old father of two has caused a stir on Twitter after casually saying his watchman owns two houses and three cars.

Yes, as you struggle to at least get free rides on Mr sponsor’s car, Davido is busy elevating his employees.
It all started when a tweep named Obong Roviel shared his excitement over news that the musician was working with upcoming act, Lyta.

Obong praised Davido for always supporting everyone who approaches him either in terms of growing their music brand or elevating their businesses.
A proud and happy Davido then said on top of helping Lyta, he has made sure his watchman has cars and houses.

Scrolling through the comment section, nearly everyone agreed with Obong and echoed his sentiments.

Despite the singer being riddled with controversy in the past, he has managed to show he has a heart of gold.

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Watch! Mitsubishi Motors Presents Drive Your Ambition – Under 40 CEOs Featuring Wunmi Williams

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Drive Your Ambition and this week Mr FAB drives the Chief Executive Officer at Nakenohs Boulevard to work in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. Watch and catch a few nuggets to help further motivate you but firstly get familiar with Wunmi Williams.
Wunmi Williams grew up in Lagos, Nigeria from where she would eventually leave for the University of Surrey where she bagged her bachelors degree. She would later return to Nigeria to start a fashion retail business which launched from out of the boot of her car. Over 10 years later her portfolio of businesses has grown to include a premium upscale mall sitting on prime real estate in Ikoyi, Lagos. Wunmi Williams is the Founder and CEO at Nakenohs Boulevard.