Meet Africa’s Youngest Mathematician, Nigeria Born 24-Year-Old Ph.D Degree Holder

A 24-year-old Africa’s youngest mathematician, Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara

A 24-year-old Nigerian, Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara, made history in Africa on Wednesday as he received a Ph.D Degree in Mathematics at the convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2012/2013 academic session.

The young mathematician’s thesis was adjudged the best in Engineering and Science, having made a cumulative grade point average of 5.0, was described as the youngest Ph.D holder in Africa.

According to University of Lagos, Oluwadara was able to finish the programme within the three years of stipulated period. He got two first and second degrees in Mathematics (Pure Option) and Physics in 2007 and 2008 respectively, at the age of 18, from the University de Bangui, Central African Republic.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues at the convocation ceremony, Oluwadara said his achievement was not only a personal triumph but a triumph for mathematics as a useful subject of study in Nigeria.

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