Ifeoma Amuche Gives Graduation Speech In Chinese

A Nigerian student has put the country on the global map as she emerged as the best graduating student of her graduating class.
She also sparked a reaction online over her fluency in the Mandarin language.

A Nigerian, Ifeoma Amuche has emerged as the best student in her graduating class at SouthWest University in China.

Amuche who hails from Anambra State bagged a degree in Bachelor of Science degree in Chinese Language and Literature.

Her excellent achievements were recognized further when she was chosen to represent the international students at the renowned graduation ceremony.

Ifeoma was a student at Federal Polytechnic Oko in Nigeria before beginning her academic adventure in China.

During her time there, her interest in Chinese culture and language grew, fueling her drive to achieve her ambition of studying in China.

This led to her enrollment at South West University in 2019.

Taking to Twitter to share the news, Ifeoma wrote:

Out of 9500+ graduates, I was the only international student selected to give a speech on behalf of all graduates, I’m so honored. I’m here for Nigeria, I’m here for my hometown OKO.

Out of 9500+ graduates, I was the only international student selected to give a speech on behalf of all graduates, I’m so honored.

I’m here for Nigeria, I’m here for my hometown OKO #Nigeriaembassy #ifeomaamuche @IgboHistoFacts @RealOlaudah @PeterObi @ARISEtv @bbcchinese @BBC pic.twitter.com/7heL2TpRCP
— Ifeoma Amuche (@itzAmalee) June 22, 2023

Peter Obi has also reacted to the news as he congratulated Ifeoma on her feat.

I congratulate Miss Ifeoma Amuche, a Nigerian student who recently emerged as Best Graduating Student at South West University, China. It takes immeasurable hard work and dedication to achieve such an academic feat, and stand out from the crowd. pic.twitter.com/lRMt5F8Wv2
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) June 23, 2023