Kid, 10, Who Built 'ATM' with Cardboard Says in Video He Uses 'Tips' to Help His Mom
- A young boy who went viral for building a model of an ATM machine with cardboard boxes has stated that he wants to be an engineer in the future
- According to 10-year-old Chiagozie Chika, being an engineer will enable him to produce automobiles that will function properly
- Chiagozie, since his viral invention, said people usually encourage him with money as 'tips', which his mum uses to buy food
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A young talented boy has expressed his desire to become an engineer in the future so he can produce things that work.
10-year-old Chiagozie Chika became an internet sensation after he demonstrated the use of an ATM machine he made with cartons in a video that blew across social media platforms.
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He has also created power bike with cartons
In a recent interview with BBC News Pidgin, Chiagozie said with the inspiration he got in creating the carton ATM machine, he has also made a power bike.
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The talented lad while showcasing the use of the ATM machine again stated that he makes a bit of money each day. He added that his mum uses the money to buy groceries.
What inspired his ATM machine
The 10-year-old said he was passing by an ATM stand one day and saw how people queued to use it. He picked inspiration from that scene and used cartons, motor rollers, gums and other local items in making his own ATM machine.
People hail the talented boy
Vera Ifih reacted:
"Ur boldness already show how tomorrow will be, more wisdom and understanding to create more my dear, more greater grace to meet ur helpers IJN Amen.. nothing will limit you ahead ahead we move."
Isaac Segun said:
"Ds is a boy that Nigerian government were supposed too develop his talents wit money, but all there know is giving bandit money too be killing inorcent solus, boy no matter what God will send an helper to achev ur ham and ur dream come true IJN."
Akan Udom wrote:
"So sad you found yourself in a country like Nigeria, where they ignore raw talent. The worst of all is that buhari is your president at the moment. Don't worry someday your talent would be spotted and you will become a great engineer."
David Awa remarked:
"They will not see this talented boy now.but pls if you're there you know You can help this boy please do. I'm taking to all of you that will carry millions of naira to go and give somebody who have the money already during his or her birthday or house party..God will bless you the more when you pick someone like this and give him hope."
Talented kid who built motorbike that looks like helicopter gets scholarship
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that the talented lad who built a motorbike that looks like a helicopter had bagged a scholarship.
The young man, Kenneth, will now get to pursue his dreams of becoming a mechanical engineer, thanks to a former Imo State Chief of Staff, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu.
According to one of his aides, Darlington Flowrymz Ibekwe who made the announcement on Facebook, his principal came across social media videos capturing the 20-year-old's talents and took interest in him.
A search was launched for the lad and he was found. Kenneth's home in Umuezeala, Ehime Mbano, Imo State was located and contact was established with his parents.
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