A 13-year-old math sensation, Nasara James Dabo, has captivated the global academic community with an astonishing display of mental calculation, winning a gold medal and securing a full scholarship for her future studies.
The young prodigy from Nigeria achieved the incredible feat at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), where she competed in the junior category. Nasara solved a remarkable 34 complex math problems in just 172 seconds—a time that has been recognized as a new benchmark in the competition.
Her lightning-fast speed and accuracy outshone over 150 competitors from more than 100 countries, earning her the prestigious Olympiad Champion title.
In recognition of her groundbreaking achievement, Nasara has been awarded a full scholarship from her state government to cover the entirety of her secondary and university education expenses. The scholarship is a powerful endorsement of her talent and provides a clear path for her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
Nasara, a student at Ideal College International in Kaduna, has also demonstrated her formidable intelligence in other high-level tests:
- IQ Score: Shortly after her IMO victory, she reportedly aced the Mensa IQ test, scoring 150, which places her in the top 1% of applicants globally.
- Memory Championship: She previously won a LIMCA Award for memorizing a stunning 673 binary numbers in less than nine minutes at the Memory Championship by Mind Sports Olympiad.
Her extraordinary accomplishments are being celebrated as a major win for young, aspiring scholars and a testament to the immense potential of African youth on the international stage.
