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Too young for university, but not too young for tech innovation: Zainab Akinolas story

Zainab Akinola is a prodigious young software engineer who achieved an extraordinary milestone by graduating in software engineering before the age of 16. Initially aspiring to become a medical doctor, unforeseen circumstances redirected her path toward technology—a shift she now sees as a fortunate opportunity. In this interview with The Nation, Zainab explained how she earned over 30 certifications in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, gaining knowledge from esteemed experts worldwide.