A 300 level student of Software Engineering, Veritas University, Abuja, Izuafa Abdulrafiu, was selected as Microsoft Most Valuable Player and had attended a three-day summit in the United States of America.
By this selection, the 18-year-old Izuafa Abdulrafiu joins other MVPs from around the world to engage with product teams, discuss new technologies and contribute generally to Microsoft ecosystems.
A statement signed by the varsity’s Head, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Ben Agande, said Abdulrafiu had won first place in the Africa First AI-Powered Inter-University Quizathon and won a cash prize of N350, 000 in his 200 level.
He had competed against over 150 universities across Nigeria and 7,000+ participants in the competition that covered various courses based on the NUC curriculum. Participants answered the maximum number of questions correctly within 25 minutes, with the event lasting five (5) hours from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
“Organisers of the events had said that “Abdulrafiu’s intelligence, consistency, and tenacity led him to the top of the leaderboard, securing the overall winner title.”
Speaking on his experience as Microsoft MVP, Abdulrafiu said: “I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the Microsoft MVP Global Summit in the United States, an exclusive event where Microsoft brings together MVPs from around the world to engage with product teams, discuss new technologies, and contribute to the Microsoft ecosystem.”
“At just 18 years old, I became the youngest Microsoft MVP globally, which was a huge milestone in my journey as a tech professional. Being an MVP means consistently contributing to Microsoft technologies, sharing knowledge, and engaging with the developer community. My work in emerging technologies, particularly AI, played a key role in securing my MVP status and, in turn, my invitation to this summit.”
He said the summit lasted three days, and Microsoft fully covered his travel, accommodation and participation costs.
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