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.
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