Master Chukwuemeka Nwuzor, an eight-year-old mathematics prodigy who was captured solving mathematics problems in a viral video a few weeks ago, has been offered a full-time scholarship by the Anambra State Government.
Dr. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the state governor, made the announcement on Wednesday after meeting Master Chukwuemeka and his family at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia. She said the scholarship would cover the boy’s complete education at any school of his choice, from primary school to whatever level he wants to attain in life.
Master Chukwuemeka was seen in a viral video answering correctly to various mathematical questions, including solving advanced formulas and numerical equations.
After discovering that the boy in the video is actually from Nibo in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state, Mrs. Soludo said she immediately started looking for him and soon found his family.
On invitation to the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, the governor’s wife, sat with the boy, his father, and his younger brother.
With a calculator at hand, she asked the boy questions about structures, equations, and formulas, all of which he answered correctly.
The governor’s wife then declared that she would sponsor the boy’s education from his present primary class to any level of his choice as well as provide mentorship to enable him to realise his full potential.
She said, “Chukwuemeka’s breed is rare among mankind, and he has incredible talent. I have pledged to give him all the support he needs to grow, starting from the scholarship to any level.
“I also advised the parents not to put him under pressure by forcing him up in classes but instead allow him to walk at a pace that grows his talent better.”
