Zuriel Oduwole, a Nigeria wonder girl advocating for
education for the girl child in Africa at the age of 10
already became the youngest person ever interviewed by
Forbes. Now Zuriel is 11 and she has been appointed
Ambassador in Tanzania. It was the girl’s second country
stop on her East African leg to launch the acclaimed
Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up program, aimed at
inspiring and motivating Africa’s girls.
When the girl’s plane landed, she was welcomed by
senior officials of the Tanzanian State House, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Education On the first day
Zuriel visited one of the oldest academic institutions in
Dar Es Salaam, the Olympio School. In the afternoon of
October 11th, the day designated by the UN to
celebrating the Girl Child, she attended the United
Nations UNFPA event in Dar Es Salaam, which focused
on reducing the incidence of child marriage in Tanzania.
She later gave exclusive interview to the national ITV
network. Her stay, rich in events, was followed by formal
invitation by the First Lady to the State House. Madam
Salma Kikwete praised Zuriel for attracting attention to
the issues of girls education to several African leaders.
It is important to mention that Zuriel has interviewed at
least nine African leaders, including the Tanzanian head
of state. First Lady then formally appointed her an
Ambassador for the largest foundation in Tanzania
focused on gender issues – Wanawake na Maendeleo
Foundation [WAMA] of which she is the founding Patron.
Mrs. Kikwete then presented Zuriel with several gifts and
an intricate three-foot statue of unity, the same type
presented to the US President, to symbolize the effect of
Zuriel’s programs in the lives of Africa’s young
women.
When i see this type of news , It makes me proud and happy to be a Nigerian
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