Nigeria’s very own Freeman Osonuga has been selected among the three finalists for the influential Rising Star programme, which makes him one step closer to space travel.
Freeman Osonuga, 30, from Ogun State, is one step closer to making Nigerian Space history.
Launched last year at the One Young World Summit in Dublin, Ireland, the Influential Rising Star programme consisted of a year-long search to find one inspiring individual, who will become the voice of the next generation.
Flying beyond the 100km mark by XCOR Aerospace’s Lynx® Spacecraft, the champion will be presented with the opportunity to view the world from an entirely new perspective. Also through the unique experience, if chosen Rising Star will provide new insight into global discussions on some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Osonuga who was selected based on the tremendous social media engagement, candidate profiles on the Rising Star website, video content among others.
Osonuga who was among the 250 Nigerian Ebola doctors sent to some of the West African countries to contain the disease expressed gratitude to Nigerians urging them to support him once more.
Elated Osonuga is up against Keren Jackson of Ireland andHussain Manawer of the United Kingdom. These three finalists will be flown to Bangkok next month where they will attend theOne Young World Summit and also deliver a keynote speech on their topic of choice to the thousands of delegates present as well as a panel of global business leaders after which the winner of a space trip will be announced.
Source - Pulse NG
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