Idris Abdulrasheed Adeiza, a young Nigerian with a JAMB score of 323, received sponsorship to study software engineering at FUT Akure after his story of overcoming financial hardship gained widespread support on social media.


Idris Abdulrasheed Adeiza, a young Nigerian with a remarkable JAMB score of 323 in 2024, has secured sponsorship to study software engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, overcoming financial obstacles as his father, a bricklayer, couldn’t afford his education.
Idris’s story initially went viral on X (formerly Twitter) after a Nigerian man shared his academic achievements and financial struggles, vowing to support Idris’s educational journey. The benefactor later announced that Idris had been admitted to FUT Akure, sparking widespread praise and admiration online for both the young man’s resilience and the support he received.
Comments included:
@winexviv: “I can’t express in words what you have been doing for Nigerians, but you will reap the fruit of your labour.”
@wesabidelivery: “Wow, great job sir 👍. God continue to bless you so you can be a blessing to others.”
@donbuchiuzo: “You are doing really great; thanks for what you do for humanity.”
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