Princess Zainab Adebunmi Adeyemi left no one in doubt for being among the First Class students to graduate in Physiology from the Lead University in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, last Sunday.
A close study of Princess Zainab Adebunmi, daughter of His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo’s upbringing and lifestyle revealed the potentials for intelectually giftedness in her.
She is a child whose intellectual abilities, creativity and potential for achievement are so outstanding that the child’s needs exceed differentiated general education programming, adversely affects educational performance, and requires specifically designed instruction or support services.
She does not only possess the ability to read and to understand nuances in the language, reads two or more grade levels above current grade placement, but reads widely in many areas or intensely in one subject area.
Her retention of a variety of information is superb, as she often amazes parents and teachers by learning new information quickly and remembering the details over long periods of time.
Princess Zainab’s keen observation and curiosity, coupled with her acute awareness of self and the environment is behold to watch, just as she persistently pursue a line of questioning to learn more about topics of interest.
Her ability to think abstractly and strong critical thinking skills make her to move from concrete to symbolic representation very comfortably and at an earlier age than most children.
This is in addition to Zainab’s show of independence, self-reliance, responsibility in completing tasks and the ability to follow directions.
All these uncommon attributes found in exceptional children apparently inspired her Royal Father, the Alaafin of Oyo to present Zainab Adebunmi with a brand new Mazda car for the honour, proud and fame brought to the family.
The pretty, slim and athletic Princess Zainab Adebunmi could not hold back her excitement with tears of joy, as she knelt down before her Royal Father in appreciation of the surprise gift, and as a well brought up child.
Credit : Foluke Daramola
