Last week, Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo shared a story that resonated with many Nigerians. After graduating with a First Class degree in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin, she secured a fully funded Master’s scholarship at the University of Calabria in Italy. Yet, despite her remarkable achievement, the cost of relocating threatened to stand between her and the opportunity she had worked so hard to earn. When our Founder, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, learned of her situation, he believed that no young Nigerian should lose such an opportunity for want of financial support. Today, the ABS Foundation is honoured to provide €3,100 to cover her relocation expenses, ensuring that her journey can begin. Blessing was joined by her parents and siblings, who shared in this special moment. We believe that when excellence is recognised and supported, its impact extends far beyond one individual. Nigeria’s future will always depend on investing in young people whose hard work and discipline have already distinguished them. We congratulate Blessing on this important milestone and wish her every success as she embarks on this next chapter. We have every confidence that she will excel and that the knowledge, experience and perspective she gains will one day contribute to the continued progress of our country. Congratulations, Blessing. Go and make Nigeria proud. #SDG4 #SupportingExcellence #ABSFoundation

Italy 🇮🇹 and the world 🌎 is expecting your success. Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾.

Hi @Fikkmaths, trying to reach you, please send me a DM

Dear Blessing, I just came across your tweet, and it truly inspired me. To graduate with a First Class in Mathematics from UNILORIN and then earn a fully funded Master's admission in Italy is an extraordinary achievement. You have demonstrated excellence and the promise that exists in so many young Nigerians. No young person who has worked this hard should have such an opportunity limited by the cost of getting there. It would be my privilege to support your journey by covering what is left in the cost of your relocation. @nancy_i_i from my office will reach out to you today. Congratulations once again. Go, excel, and continue to make Nigeria proud.

Donated! Sharing so that anyone on my TL who is moved to support, should please do so. She's a first class math grad from Unilorin and 4.3M is standing between her and a fully funded masters in Italy.

I don't share stories like this often, but this one is worth your attention. Meet Adisa Blessing Oluwafikayo. First-Class graduate in Mathematics from UNILORIN, CGPA 4.76/5.0. This is no small feat, she put in so much to get here. She earned a fully funded Master's scholarship in Mathematics at the University of Calabria, Italy. Tuition, accommodation, meals, and stipend all covered. This is the kind of opportunity that can change a family's story for good, for life. She has already paid her enrollment fee. She used her tutoring savings and borrowed from friends to get this far. What she needs now is €3,122 (about ₦4.9 million) to cover her visa, flight, document processing, and initial settlement in Italy. The scholarship does not cover this part, and without it, she cannot travel to start what she has already earned. This is someone who did the work and is one step away from the finish line. If you can support her, even a small amount helps. If you cannot, a share costs nothing and might reach someone who can 🙏🏾