US State Department To Recognize Zuriel Oduwole
The US State Department is acknowledging the remarkable young Nigerian lady, Zuriel Oduwole.
Zuriel is being recognised for the unexpected attention she is bringing to the issue of Girls Education in Africa at such a young age, she is being recognized by the US Government through the US State Department, which champions the Girls Education and Women's Development issue across the globe, on behalf of the American government.
She has been invited to formally meet with the US Secretary of State - The Right Hon John Kerry next week in Washington at the State Department. He would personally commend and recognize her efforts in Africa, especially in the area of Girls Education, and also her first speech at the UN last September, when she spoke about the effect of Climate Change on Education. Although he traditionally meets mostly with World Leaders [Presidents & Prime Ministers] and other Foreign Ministers, his meeting with Zuriel is to symbolize the recognition of the US Government, in her efforts.
Last month, the government of Mauritius invited her to the country as a special guest to participate in various events meant to encourage and inspire the Kreole children in the country. She was welcomed at the airport in Mauritius by the country's Deputy Speaker, and other senior government agency officials.
It is because of these and other reasons that this African teen is being referred to as perhaps - the Worlds Most Powerful Girl.