To gain admission to study at Tokyo, as a young Akwa Ibom man is a notably daunting task. To be awarded first class for breaking mathematical codes that have baffled Japanese scientists for 50 years is nothing short of genius. To be the first African to do so is to rewrite history. Mr Ufot Ekong, who has been the rave of the moment between Japan and Uyo, has taken Akwa Ibom, Nigeria and Africa that far in reputation.
Only days ago, Mr Industrialization, Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel himself announced the State Government's complete scholarship to the industrious Ufot - taking care of his past school fees and committing to sponsor him to the peaks of his academics.
Today, ongoing, as we celebrate the international DIASPORA DAY 2015, there is a Presidential reception for Mr Ufot hosted by non other than President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for emerging the first African to make such records as he has done as an electrical engineering (now Masters) student, Ufot Ekong.
As his profile rises, Akwa Ibom wishes Mr Ufot Ekong even brighter days ahead and higher rungs above.
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