Earlier this year, Melchizedek Adio Baafawise made headlines in Ghana and beyond after achieving a superb academic milestone. This incredible youngster reportedly gained admission to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) at an unbelievable age of 13 years.
The youngster who received his secondary education at St. Cyprian’s Minor Seminary Senior High School in Sawla gained admission to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physics at KNUST after excelling in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Melchizedek is reported to have made several A’s and B’s, earning him the opportunity to be admitted to KNUST.
The upcoming African genius snatched the record of “Youngest Student Admitted to KNUST” from the previous record-holder, Ruth Armah Gyan Darkwah, who was enrolled in 2017. However, the surprising fact about this overthrow is that they all made the record at 13 years, with Melchizedek surpassing Ruth in only a few months.
On Monday, February 2, 2025, the KNUST youngster had the privilege to meet Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian millionaire and philanthropist. Melchizedek experienced first-class treatment together with his parents after they were flown to Accra in one of Mr Mahama’s private jets.
During the meeting with Mr. Mahama, they discussed the educational journey of the KNUST youngster. As a young genius fascinated by science, Mr. Mahama engaged young Melchizedek about his aims and aspirations as an engineering enthusiast.
As part of his philanthropic activities, Mr. Mahama pledged full financial support for Melchizedek through his educational journey. He also praised the youngster for his remarkable academic excellence.
Melchizedek was also granted the opportunity to experience the operations of an aircraft as he was being flown back to Kumasi. He was allowed entry into the cockpit, where he had first-hand experience with the operations of an aircraft, understanding the physics and mechanical processes involved. As an enthusiast of aerospace engineering, this opportunity will help young Melchizidek gain in-depth knowledge about his dream job of being a pilot.

The parents of Melchizedek expressed their appreciation to Mr Mahama for having a keen interest in the excellence of their son in his academic journey. They also commended the philanthropist for offering their son financial aid throughout his academic journey and an opportunity to explore the wonders of aviation technology.
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