"I am so excited to be recognised among my peers," Those were the words of overwhelmed Aisha when she was interviewed by NAN in New york, USA.
Seventeen year old Miss Aisha Dalhatu, of Nigerian origin, who has been honoured with the U.S. President’s Award for Educational Excellence for her outstanding academic performance. The award, which was signed by President Barack Obama, is given to students in the U.S., who get the highest GPA.
Aisha has just completed college education at the Franklin K. Lane High School in New York City, according to NAN. She hopes to be a medical doctor.
Aisha attributed her success to encouragement from her parents as well as hardwork and prayers.
Aisha said on completion of her medical education in the U.S., she would return to Nigerian to impart her knowledge and skills to others for the improvement of the conditions of Nigerian women and children.
Aisha is not new to winning laurels. She has four others, including the "Principal Honorary" from her former high school and certificates of honour by some organisations at her alma mater.
Aisha was born in Kano in 1992. She attended Spring Nursery and Primary School, Kano and Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Zaria, Kaduna State before she was brought to the U.S. by her father for further studies.
From the Nigerian Undergraduate "Congratulations, you are really representing us fine".
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