Here is a list of the youngest PhD holders in Nigeria. The oldest is just 26.

1. Dr. Olabisi Adeyemi, 26



This young intellectual earned her PhD in Botany from the University of Lagos. Though she had maintained a track record of academic success right from her secondary school, she acknowledged that having a PhD at her age, and the record of being the best graduating PhD student, did not come easy.

Born in Lagos Island local government of Lagos state, Dr. Adeyemi attended Girls’ Academy, Lagos Island where she was the best student in WAEC, with seven distinctions. She proceeded to University of Lagos and graduated with a first class degree in botany in 2006. She completed her PhD in record time in 2012.

2. Dr. Opeyemi Shodipe, 25



This young Nigerian scholar received her bachelor’s degree at 19 from Babcock University. After the mandatory NYSC programme, she entered for a masters at University of Ibadan, graduating best in her department.

She capped it with a well-deserved doctorate degree in information science from her alma mater, Babcock University when she was 25.

3. Dr. Salihu Dasuki Nakande, 25

Born in October 1987, he is one of Nigeria’s youngest PhD holders, and arguably the youngest in northern Nigeria. He graduated with a first class degree in information technology from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North Cyprus at 21.

Dr. Salihu completed his Master’s degree at Brunel University, UK. He capped it with a PhD from the same university in 2012.

4. Dr. Olaoluwa Hallowed Oluwadara, 24



Acclaimed as one of Africa’s youngest PhD holders, Olaoluwa is a spectacular Nigerian intellectual and scholar, because of his achievements. He entered university for a bachelor’s degree at 15. He earned two B.Sc degrees in mathematics and physics, from University of Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), run simultaneously. He received his master’s degree from the same university.

He crowned it with a PhD in mathematics at the University of Lagos, Akoka, where he was the best graduating PhD student. Dr. Olaoluwa H. Oluwadara won University of Bangui’s all-time best student award from the department of mathematics, best BSc student award in physics, 2007 and best MSc awards in physics and mathematics respectively in 2008. He currently is a research fellow of the Mathematical Analysis and Optimisation Research Group.

5. Dr. Nkemehule Karl Omebere-Iyari, 22

Dr. Omebere-Iyari, received his PhD in chemical engineering from University of Nottingham, UK, in 2006, then aged 22. This amazing Nigerian, an old student of Kings College, Lagos had 8 As in his WAEC result at age 16.

He was the best graduating student in chemical engineering that year. With a university scholarship, Omebere-Iyari wasted no time, and pursued his PhD. He received a EU grant of €17,000 every year, and finished his doctorate in the record time of three years, specializing in multi-phase flow. Omebere-Iyari has distinguished himself as an exceptionally gifted Nigerian.

Since graduation, he has worked with many multinational corporations such as Shell, Halliburton, etc. He earned an MBA with distinction from INSEAD/Wharton, and is a member of many professional groups.

6. Dr. Romola Adeola, 26



26 year-old, Romola Adeola recently made headlines when she set a record in being the youngest person to obtain a Doctor of Laws degree (LLD) in the 30-year history of the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.

She is also the second youngest person to achieve this in the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria since its establishment 107 years ago.

She distinguished herself by completing the LLD in under 3 years. This record is in keeping with a pattern of excellence which Romola has maintained since her undergraduate years at Lagos State University (LASU) where she was awarded the Taslim Olawale Elias Prize for the Best Student in International Law.

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/04/photos-meet-6-youngest-phd-holders-in.html

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My children will also attain this in Jesus name. Amen

People rushing to accumulate knowledge without making effort to APPLY the one they already have.

On behalf of Nairalanders, we are proud..

Shut up and read..

I think Pastor Adeboye received his PhD at early age too in those days.

Kudos to them!

The ofemmanus are trying

I for dey there : but there was a body called JAMB .

I wonder why most beautiful ladies and hansome guys are dullards... intelligence doesn't mind the physical beauty!

They are just lucky to be from a favourable background. kudos to them, e no easy.

Gonna get ma Phd, before 26years by the grace of God.

Who dia Phd help?,

I thought oyedepo called it a waste?

Why ALWAYS the SAME TRIBE?! We other Nigerians must wake-up before its too late. A word is enough for the wise.

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[quote author=obiremy post=44373547]Here is a list of the youngest PhD holders in Nigeria. The oldest is just 26.

1. Dr. Olabisi Adeyemi, 26



This young intellectual earned her PhD in Botany from the University of Lagos. Though she had maintained a track record of academic success right from her secondary school, she acknowledged that having a PhD at her age, and the record of being the best graduating PhD student, did not come easy.

Born in Lagos Island local government of Lagos state, Dr. Adeyemi attended Girls’ Academy, Lagos Island where she was the best student in WAEC, with seven distinctions. She proceeded to University of Lagos and graduated with a first class degree in botany in 2006. She completed her PhD in record time in 2012.

2. Dr. Opeyemi Shodipe, 25



This young Nigerian scholar received her bachelor’s degree at 19 from Babcock University. After the mandatory NYSC programme, she entered for a masters at University of Ibadan, graduating best in her department.

She capped it with a well-deserved doctorate degree in information science from her alma mater, Babcock University when she was 25.

3. Dr. Salihu Dasuki Nakande, 25

Born in October 1987, he is one of Nigeria’s youngest PhD holders, and arguably the youngest in northern Nigeria. He graduated with a first class degree in information technology from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), North ..... are you kidding me? Born in 1987 and he's 25? probably it's an old post though......

I'm also a professor of Nairaland space booking dept

Dr. Nkemehule Karl Omebere-Iyari, 22 how is this possible if he did waec at 16 yrs
shey na 1 year him use do phd

I think news like this should get more attention instead of some blogger and a muscian making. Noise.so proud of. Them,and this is good news

Why didn't any of them study at our Federal Universities
Maybe cos nigerian universities are bunch of destiny killers......

do they roll around in rolls Royce or jets if NO I don't wanna be lyk dem......na so i shout na street raise me for my mama front na dere she dial me slap until today na corner of road i dey stay since na street raise me

mployer:
People rushing to accumulate knowledge without making effort to APPLY the one they already have.

Losser.

At topic...I am starting my doctorate. I feel challenged. I may not make record time like the names mentioned but I will be in the league that did not buy their doctorate degrees by honorary awards

hardbody:


Losser.

At topic...I am starting my doctorate. I feel challenged. I may not make record time like the names mentioned but I will be in the league that did not buy their doctorate degrees by honorary awards

You are myopic fool.

Getting a doctorate is not an achievement. The world won't remember you because you had a doctorate. You can only intimidate your kinsmen with it.

Count your achievements from world problems you have solved with your B.Sc and M.sc.

Programs

That's how babcock student graduated as best MSC student in University of Ibadan
After they all claim private university student are dullard.

That's how babcock student graduated as best MSC student in University of Ibadan
After they all claim private university student are dullard.

They are many more like this, that are not well celebrated due to the sentiment on their schools.
Well who cares about sentiment when we are making money.

mployer:


You are myopic fool.

Getting a doctorate is not an achievement. The world won't remember you because you had a doctorate. You can only intimidate your kinsmen with it.

Count your achievements from world problems you have solved with your B.Sc and M.sc.

If a degree made no sense to you at all, why not emulate Bill Gates and drop out so that you can solve world problems.

Did you say getting a Doctorate is not an achievement let alone at below 30? I give up on you.

For your information, those guys have etched their names in gold for eternity. Even when their records are broken, they will still get mentioned.

hardbody:


If a degree made no sense to you at all, why not emulate Bill Gates and drop out so that you can solve world problems.

Did you say getting a Doctorate is not an achievement let alone at below 30? I give up on you.

For your information, those guys have etched their names in gold for eternity. Even when their records are broken, they will still get mentioned.

where are their names etched? On nairaland or Guiness book of record?

FYI, onyibos get such degrees at much younger age but nobody talks about it because it means nothing.

Smart people.