Secondary School Student Writes Book On COVID-19,Sends Message To Unvaccinated Nigerians

A Senior Secondary School (SSS) student, Miss Zainab Jimoh, has enjoined unvaccinated Nigerians to go for their jabs against COVID-19  in the interest of the nation’s dwindling economy.

Jimoh, 12, made the call on Sunday in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State at the launch of her book titled: “Year 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic”.

She hinged her decision to write the book, her second one, on the need to enlighten, as well as educate the populace about the danger the virus poses.

Jimoh noted that aside from the health implications of the virus in humans, its outbreak has brought the world’s economy to its knees.

“Nigeria is not exempted and I want Nigerians and the world indeed to know how true it is that this deadly virus exists, that the vaccine is not harmful,” she stated.

The young writer who said that she aspired to be like Chimamanda Adichie, added she loved reading, net surfing and researching.

She disclosed that she discovered her writing skills when her English Language teacher gave an assignment in class, asking the students to write stories and compositions. 

“Then I knew I had that zeal inside of me to always want to write. When I sit I’m able to think and something drives me to just write. 

“My parents in the long run have always stood by me encouraging me and  providing me with all I ever need in the pursuit to achieve my goal as a writer.

“My writing journey started in 2019 when I wrote the book “Faruq the Destiny Child” and with the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the whole world, I began to ask questions about it. This is what brought about my second book being launched today”, Jimoh disclosed.

The father of the young writer, Mr Fatai Jimoh,  described his second child as an exceptionally brilliant and good writer with a bright future.

“Being an engineer I have always wanted her to follow suit, but as God will have it, she has been blessed with this wonderful gift of writing. 

“I discovered my daughter’s ability to write when she was in Primary 3. She cried to write the common entrance examination which came as a shock to me because she was not of age then, but I allowed her and to my amazement, she performed exceptionally,” he stated.

He urged parents to learn how not to dictate the career choice of their children but rather, should support and encourage their dreams and aspirations.