Zuriel Oduwole Becomes Ambassador In Tanzania -

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.
Source: www.informationng.com/2013/10/
nigerian-11-year-old-girl-becomes-
ambassador-in-tanzania.html

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