The gift of NSP: Nelson 🎁

First and foremost, this guy was the best graduating student of our time. I’d stake my savings on the fact that he’s one of the smartest people you’ll ever meet (I know I said I wouldn’t go on about intelligence again, but I had to mention it for him).

I think Nelson might have been the tallest in our class, but he never really enjoyed sports. His height would have been a big advantage in volleyball, but he rarely joined in. Nelson is quiet, with a soft, calm voice – the kind therapists often have. He’s a pharmacist (I don’t know if that has anything to do with it, but I’m sure it’s somehow connected).

Nelson is one of those people who instantly grasps concepts. We’d all learn something new in class, and he’d get it so fast that we’d expect him to run a tutorial afterward for the slower learners (like me 💀). He’s also an entrepreneur with a health tech startup in Lagos.

Nelson speaks eloquently; I kid you not. When he talks, he just exudes confidence and makes you feel he knows exactly what he’s saying. He doesn’t need to raise his voice – he’s simply reassuring. Only Kelechi and Bami (who I’ll write about soon) come close in terms of speaking style, though they’re not as soft-spoken.

I loved having unconventional conversations with Nelson on topics ranging from religion to gender equality to startups. He always has time to discuss intellectually stimulating topics. He was also our in-house doctor 💀. If you had any health-related concern, Nelson was the first person you’d go to.

I’m glad I crossed paths with Nelson. He’s a solid guy and, most importantly, smart as hell.

His startup is Inocul8 – if you need vaccines for any illness, they’ve got you covered.