Lagos State Governor Promises To Support Education Of The 11-Year-Old Who Drew Macron

Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor of Lagos State, has promises to help the training of 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan. 

Olamilekan hit the spotlight before in the primary long stretches of the month when French President Emmanuel Macron went to Nigeria, and made a stop at the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti's Afrika holy shrine. 

While having a swell time at the shrine, his consideration was attracted to Olamilekan, who had drawn a representation of him in under two hours. 

At the Government House on Thursday, Ambode facilitated Olamilekan and his folks, promising to help his instructive needs and furthermore help in building up his aesthetic ability. 

Responding to the Governor's guarantee, Olamilekan said he was extremely glad and that this help would enable him to end up an incredible craftsman. 

"I am exceptionally cheerful and energized," he said. "I express gratitude toward Governor Ambode for this opportunity. Presently, I need to contemplate my crafts extremely well; I need to be a decent craftsman, extraordinary craftsman on the planet." 

The over-energized guardians of Warris said they never knew a wonder such as this would occur in their lifetime. 

"l say thanks to God for this," his dad, Kareem, said. "What has occurred in my life through my child is something I never thought would transpire yet this is a marvel. I am so upbeat."

July 13, 2018