​If you are still in doubt about the level of raw talents that Nigerians possess, then you have to think again. I personally don’t have any doubt myself, but this afternoon, my hope for this great nation was further rekindled.

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They were not watching an armed robber or a child ‘witch’ being mobbed, no. They were gathered to witness the remarkable display of three extraordinary Mechanical Engineering graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Abraham Akinwale, George Okereka and Peter Akpevwe.

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You see the tiny prototype of an airplane, a drone actually, which they had designed? They operated it right before our very eyes, so that it flew for minutes to an unbelievable altitude!!!

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It was all awe, appreciation and applause after their display. l am impressed and my faith in this nation has increased. God bless Nigeria.

Afeso at the scene.
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Albert Akanbi Afeso is a Researcher and Writer who works for the Federal Government at NARDA, and a host of NGOs as a volunteer. He writes for Premium Times and a host of other online platforms. He is the author of ‘Cold Black Night’ and ‘November 5’.