Wanderlust World Wanderlust World As of 2021, Esther Okade is widely recognized as Nigeria's youngest university undergraduate. She gained admission to Niger Delta University (NDU) in 2019 at age 13 to study International Studies and Diplomacy.
A mathematics prodigy, Esther passed her GCSE exams at age 6 and A-levels by 10. Her admission attracted national media attention and sparked discussion about gifted education in Nigeria.
Records may have changed since 2021. Nigerian universities occasionally admit exceptionally young students, but systematic tracking is limited. For the absolute current record, consult the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or individual university registrars.
Esther's case highlights both extraordinary individual achievement and the need for structured support systems for gifted children in Nigeria's education system.