Somalis have taken to social media such as Facebook and twitter in support of Guled Adan Abdi, from the northern town of Buhodle.
The ambitious inventor who wants to be car producer in Somalia makes plastic toys from bits of discarded objects, and then worked out how to motorise them by studying real cars.
While his mother struggles to support the family by selling anjeera – Somali pancakes young Guled is busy through inventions to fulfill his dream.
Battery powered toy maker was invited by Puntland regional state President who promised to support his education and innovations techniques.
Somali nationals have called upon the government and other well wishers to support Guled in fulfilling his ambitious dream.
Salaam @IStandWithAhmed, meet your other inventor brother who could be you but lacks your lucky. Pls support him https://t.co/GDvIaTY0fW
— Abdihakim Ainte (@AbdihakimAinte) January 13, 2016
Guled Adan Abdi, Waxan ku faraxsanahay in fariintiisu wada gaadhay umada Somaliyed #GacanQaboGuled@TheVillaSomaliapic.twitter.com/sgfR35Yn9u
— Abdirahman Somali (@FromHeegaale) January 14, 2016
First locally made plane is in the offing.Thanks 2 Guled Adan.The kid is so talented Masha Allah #GacanQaboGuledpic.twitter.com/5iQAb9U5K5
— Alinor Abdi (@AlinorAbdi) January 14, 2016
Airplane toys,Armored cars &other materials which young Somali ??schoolboy innovertor has invented. #GacanQaboGuledpic.twitter.com/v9PknChN1b
— Mohamed SUDANI ✌ (@MSudaani) January 14, 2016
#Buuhodle. Somalia: 13 yr-old Somali inventor who creates moving toy vehicles out of rubbish #GacanQaboGuled pic.twitter.com/hn3e3VTwQW
— Moh’ed W Sandhool (@sandhoolyare) January 14, 2016