Primary 6 Boy Who Wrote A Book And Sold It In Motor Parks Receives Scholarship

Chidera Ikeoha is a young Nigerian boy who wrote a book in Primary 6
He sold his book by visiting various parks and motor parks in Enugu
His efforts led to him being awarded a lifetime scholarship

Chidera Ikeoha, a young Nigerian boy, wrote a book during his time in Primary 6. He sold it by visiting different parks and has been awarded a lifetime scholarship.

This story gained attention in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing his dedication as he went to motor parks in Enugu to sell his book.

A picture of the book cover was posted online, attracting a lot of interest.

Soon after his story became popular, EduCare gave Chidera a lifetime scholarship.

They will not only fund his education but also publish his book on Amazon and offer him complete support.

The initial post introducing Chidera read: “Meet Nigeria’s youngest author, Chidera Ikeoha, who wrote a book in Primary 6 and went from park to park selling it in Enugu.”

A follow-up update later announced: “Update: Chidera Ikeoha has been awarded a lifetime scholarship by EduCare. His book will be listed on Amazon, and he’d be taken off the streets to focus on his education.”

As the news got out, a lot of social media users filled the comment section to share their opinions and celebrate his success.

See some reactions below:

@TraderZeus: “Youngest author from Nigeria? I guess the pen really is mightier than the playground!”

@TheShePatriot: “I’ve been writing since Pry 4, using my old school notes. Instead of selling em, I let my friends read dem for free. Even now, I got many unfinished books just chilling in my head. That’s the difference between me and this kid—he really out here hustling. Mad respect!”

@kothwayyy: “youngest? men i write novels at basic one, na publishing money no dey.”

@PHCEGE: “This is one of the major thing we celebrated in Nigeria some years ago. Right now, we celebrate nudity. I hope we begin to get it right from here, going forward!!”

@IKECHUKWUU4926: “He will go very far. May God help him.”

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