The 16-year-old Nigerian student Osasere Okundaye is now the country’s youngest chartered accountant.
In a statement on Monday, Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande commended Okundaye for the accomplishment.
The young kid received praise from Olawande for her “hard work, discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence.”
The minister said Okundaye’s academic excellence has projected her as a beacon of “limitless potential of Nigerian youths”.
“I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age,” the statement reads.
“This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
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“Osasere has distinguished herself as a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youth. Her accomplishment reminds us that with determination, dedication, and the right support, young Nigerians can break barriers, set new records, and inspire a generation to dream bigger and strive for excellence.”
The minister also appreciated the student’s parents for their support and guidance.
“I also congratulate her parents, family, teachers, mentors, and everyone who has supported and guided her journey. Their encouragement, sacrifices, and belief in her abilities have undoubtedly contributed to this exceptional success,” he added.
“As the Federal Ministry of Youth Development continues to champion policies and programmes that empower young people to realise their full potential, Osasere’s achievement reinforces our confidence that the future of Nigeria is bright in the hands of focused, determined, and talented young citizens.”
Okundaye’s accomplishment comes a year after Temilola Blossom Arise, an 18-year-old University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) student, passed the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria’s (ICAN) professional stage exam.
To become a chartered accountant, Arise, a student in the economics department, passed all five of her exams.
