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9 Feb, 5 tweets, 3 min read
A #thread of some #Edos in #diaspora shaping science & tech.

Osamuyimen Stewart co-founded IBM Research - Africa Lab & was the Chief Scientist of IBM Research - Africa & later the IBM Distinguished Engineer responsible for Middle East & Africa. He is a Uniben 1st Class graduate.
Robert Okojie is a prolific inventor at NASA & has been inducted into NASA's inventors Hall of Fame. He has gained worldwide recognition as the leading expert on silicon carbide-based microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for use in extreme environments. #Edosindiaspora
The Imafidon Family (UK Smartest Family): Paula & Peter passed advanced maths exam at age 6 & got into high sch at 9. Samantha passed advanced maths & stats at 6, got into sec sch at 9. Ann-Marie spoke 6 languages at age 10 & got MSc at 19. Christina got into university at age 11
Osaremen Okolo, a 26 yrs old Havard alumna is the Covid-19 Policy Advisor to the President of the United States, Joe Biden. #Edosindiaspora
Osatohanmwen Osemwengie is a robotics genius who make drones for NASA & the US Army. Osatohanmwen who has 6 masters degrees and 4 doctorate degrees, served as an administrator at the College of Education, Ekiadolor, Edo state before moving abroad.

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Urban planning & naming in Benin city is unique & reflects the traditional sociopolitical system & philosophy of life of the Benins. By studying them alone you will learn more Edo history than from many books.
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As early as 1902, there were religious disputes btw Muslims & Christians in Benin. The 1st place of worship built in Benin city after the British took over in 1897 was a mosque in Lagos street built by hausa & yoruba soldiers of NCPF who fought alongside the British in d invasion
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A detailed narration of the battles of the Benin-British war of 1897: when, where & how each battle was won & lost & also the casualties.

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