User Persona Name: Nneoma Obieze
Class: JSS 2
Nneoma lives in a small village in Enugu State, Nigeria, with her parents and three siblings. Her parents, both subsistence farmers, work tirelessly to provide for their family, but their income barely meets basic needs. Despite these challenges, Nneoma is fiercely ambitious, dreaming of one day becoming a medical doctor who can serve her community.
Age: 14 years Gender: Female Location: Enugu State, Nigeria Family Income Level: Low-income (less than $2 per day) Device Access: Occasionally uses a shared basic smartphone; no personal device or regular internet access.
Daily Life Nneoma wakes up early to help her mother fetch water and prepare breakfast before walking to school, which is 4 kilometers away. Her classroom is overcrowded, and the school has no functioning library or digital tools. After school, she helps with chores and babysits her younger siblings. When she has spare time, she borrows her cousin’s phone to watch science videos on YouTube.
Goals Excel in science subjects like biology and chemistry. Pass her WAEC exams with top marks to earn a scholarship. Access interactive learning tools to better understand complex topics. Develop confidence in her academic abilities despite current limitations. Pain Points and Challenges Poor Infrastructure: Her school lacks basic facilities like textbooks, computers, and a library. Teacher Absenteeism: Inconsistent teaching affects her ability to understand critical topics. No Personalized Support: Lessons move too quickly for her to catch up when she struggles. Technology Gap: Limited access to devices and no consistent internet connectivity hinder her learning. Socio-Economic Pressure: Nneoma is often torn between her studies and helping her family with daily responsibilities.