A girl of Nigerian origin is being celebrated online because of her scientific invention.
Eniola Shokunbi, who was a fifth-grade student, was given an assignment in class, which led her to become an inventor.
12-year-old Eniola was a student at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, Connecticut, where the class assignment was given.
The class was tasked with producing a solution to a possible future pandemic, such as COVID-19, which spread through the air.
After rigorous testing at the
 University of Connecticut, it was confirmed the air purifier could remove 99% of viruses from the air.
Also, Eniola’s invention was further tested by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which confirmed its efficacy in purifying the air.
Following the success story of Eniola’s invention, the Connecticut State Bond Commission has approved $11.5 million (N19.4 billion) in funding for its mass production for schools.
Reacting, Eniola explains how the $60 (N101,000) device works:
“The air goes through all the sides, and it comes out of the top, so it filters in and out.”
She said she hoped people would continue to fund scientific solutions. Her words:
“A lot of people don’t realize that the only thing standing between them and getting sick is science.”
Eniola’s story has been shared by many social media platforms, including on X by
