“Congratulations”: Nigerian mum breaks 149-year-old history, bags Ph.D. in pure mathematics.

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“Congratulations”: Nigerian mum breaks 149-year-old history, bags Ph.D. in pure mathematics.

 

A Nigerian woman identified as Oghenetega Ighedo has become the first black woman to bag a PhD degree in Pure Mathematics from the University of South Africa.

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The record she broke is 149-years-old.

 

She said: “When I started my PhD I was already married, I had two children and was expecting my 3rd child. In spite of being a mother and a wife, I was able to complete my PhD within three years.” 

Reacting to this, many have forwarded congratulatory messages to her.

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