In an amazing
turn of events, a 20-year-old pupil gave birth to a baby girl while sitting
her primary eight examination in Aweil South County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal
State.
The event
transpired during her second examination session this morning; yet, Nyibol Akot
Ater's resolve to pursue her education was evident.
While she was
receiving medical care at Malek Alel County Hospital, she continued with her
exam. Reports indicate that both mother and child are in good health.
In an
interview with Akol Yam FM, Nyibol, who goes to Nyang Miir Primary School, expressed gratitude for the safe delivery of
her baby and her confidence in completing her exams.
“Everything
is about endurance. I studied throughout my pregnancy, and today I delivered.
My exam paper was brought to me at the hospital, and I am confident I will
continue with the rest of the exams,” she said.
Nyibol also
encouraged her peers to remain committed to their education, proving that
dedication can overcome life’s challenges.
For her part,
Valentino Manok Adup, county education director, praised Nyibol’s resilience
and encouraged girls to prioritize their education, regardless of marital or
maternal status.
“We worked
with exam monitors to ensure she could complete her exam at the hospital,”
Manok said. “I also encourage girls to continue their studies, even if they are
married.”
Manok
emphasized the importance of girls' education and urged families to support
their daughters in pursuing their studies, highlighting Nyibol’s determination
as an inspiring example.