He is an academically bright student. He
was born during the tenure of US President, Bill Clinton and the
parents who are admirers of the former US president, named him Clinton
Chimemezue Ezeani. He is left handed like Bill Clinton among several
similarities...
The 16-year-old is gifted; he recently
graduated from the Faith Academy School, Cannanland, Ota, Ogun State
with chains of laurels, including the best graduating student with nine
‘A1s in all nine subjects he registered for in the 2017 West African
Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
In the Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, he scored 297; 105 in TOEFL and
1380 in SAT examination as three American universities scrambled to
offer him admission. He decided to attend the Illinois Institute of
Technology, Chicago to study computer engineering specialising in
artificial intelligence with a partial scholarship of $30,000, which
only covers his tuition. His parents now have the challenge of looking
for additional funds to cater for his feeding, transport, accommodation
and other personal needs.
Clinton’s father, Pastor Best Ezeani is
therefore appealing to organisations, government, institutions and rich
individuals to come to his rescue to enable this talented and gifted
young Nigerian fulfill his dream of pursuing his education in the US.
Recently, the National Society of High
School Scholars (NSHSS) honoured Clinton as a member of the
organisation, which recognises top scholars who have demonstrated
outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The
founder and Chairman, Claes Nobel made the announcement.
“We are proud to provide lifetime
membership to young scholars to support the growth and development. We
aim to help students like Chimemezue build on their academic success by
connecting them with unique learning experiences and resources to help
prepare them for college and meaningful careers,” he said.
Clinton’s father, who spoke with THISDAY
in Lagos, recently described his son as an all-round individual who is
good in academics and sports. Clinton, whose football idol is Lionel
Messi not only plays the game well but analysis the sports well, he is
also good in the games of scramble and monopoly and has won accolades
and prizes in these sports.
“Clinton is a very focused and
disciplined individual who does not like other curricular activities to
interfere in his academics,” he said, explaining that as a result of his
dedication and diligence in academics he has always been called
professor at home.
“At the age of four, Clinton read
newspapers excellently and even helped his elder sibling solve some
mathematics. He grew up to design his formula for reading/studying
called Prayer, Determination and Focus (PDF).”
Clinton said the formula has helped him
to remain focused and that he will not abandon it even as he proceeds to
the university. He reiterated his father’s plea for assistance to
support his academic quest in the US university.
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