OWSD National Chapter

Nigeria

4 PhD Fellows

63 PhD Graduates

8 Awardees

The OWSD Nigeria National Chapter was founded in 2010 and is hosted at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike - Abia State. There are sub-chapters based at the University of Lagos; Obafemi Awolowo University; Ekiti State University; the University of Benin (Nigeria); Federal University of Technology Akure; Federal University of Technology Owerri; Michael Opara University of Agriculture, Umudike; University of Uyo; Afe Babalola University; Lagos State University; Osun State University; and University of Port Harcourt; Enugu State University of Technology; University of Calabar; Covenant University; Federal University Oye Ekiti; University of Abuja; Imo State University; Benson Idahosa University; Nnamdi Azikiwe University; Augustine University Ilara Epe; Tai Solarin University of Education; University of Nigeria Nsukka; University of Ibadan; Elizade University; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University; Enugu State University of Technology; Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike; Institute of Management Technology Enugu; Federal University of Technology Akure; Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University; University of Abuja, Abuja; Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi; Federal College of Education, Yola; Ahmadu Bellu University, Zaria; Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto; Kaduna State University, Kaduna; Nuhu Bamali State Polytechnic, Kaduna; Kano State Polytechnic; Federal College of Education, Kano; Federal University, Kashere; Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa; Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto; Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil

Contact: Professor Olayinka I. Nwachukwuowsdnigeria@gmail.com

Executive Committee

Chair

Professor Olayinka I. Nwachukwu

Vice Chair

Dr. Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi

Secretary

Dr. Chioma Harbor

Treasurer

Professor Adamma A. Emejulu

Additional Executive Committee members

Dr. Chioma Nwakanma

Dr. Maimuna Abdullahi Habib

Dr. Ugochi Adaku Okengwu

Prof. Nkeiruka M. Orji

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Iheanetu, Dorathy Ugochi

Chemical Sciences

Full Member

Approved on:

July 2019

Raheem, Waliyyat

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

Approved on:

July 2019

Alade, Ifeoluwa

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

Approved on:

July 2019

Emmanuel, Rolayo Toyin

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Adesina, Olubukola Stella

Social and Economic Sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Adeji, Alaba Olaitan

Agricultural Sciences

Affiliate Member

Approved on:

July 2019

Babalola, Asegunloluwa

Computing and Information Technology

Full Member

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July 2019

Popoola, Bosede

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Coker, Motunrayo Mojoyin

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Full Member

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July 2019

Umeh, Vivian

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Idowu-Mogaji , Grace

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Offiong, Funmilayo Bimpe

Engineering sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Otitoju, Grace Taiwo Olawale

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Gbagba, Kehinde Fausat

Agricultural Sciences

Full Member

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July 2019

Usoh, Ekaete Ann

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Full Member

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July 2019

Ajibade, Toyin

Social and Economic Sciences

Full Member

Approved on:

July 2019

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Success stories

Dr. Shammi's research will help to fill a crucial gap in the the global understanding of carbon dynamics and greenhouse gas emissions by providing data on one of the world’s largest river systems.

Mashura Shammi

Chemical Sciences

OWSD's guidance and support allowed me to uncover hidden courage and realize aspects of myself that I never thought I possessed.

Muna Mohamed Elhag

Agricultural Sciences

What fascinated me is that only 5% of microorganisms are harmful, and the rest are beneficiary.

Munawar Sultana

Biological Systems and Organisms

By creating links between food research and industry, she hopes to enhance food security both in Ghana and in Africa as a whole.

Mavis Owureku- Asare

Agricultural Sciences

If we do research, in addition to establishing connections with other researchers, we must also communicate and do a lot of outreach in order to share our science with the community.

Sylla Salma

Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences

There is no reproduction without science. There is no electricity without science. There is no water without science…Life is science, science is life.

Marycelin Baba

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

The OWSD award helped me not only to become the researcher I am today, but also to become a leader in research.

Salina Parvin Banu

Agricultural Sciences

All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.

Christelle Noelle Dzesse Tekouo

Chemical Sciences

Biomedicine represents the future of healthcare, aiming to intercept diseases before they arise and tailoring solutions to each individual's unique needs. It's not just about treating illnesses; it's about preventing them before they take root.

Mary Adjepong

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Just give me the seed and I will continue.

Mavis Agyeiwaa Acheampong

Agricultural Sciences

I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.

Dalia Saad

Chemical Sciences

What has surprised me is the way technology is emerging and affecting the current state of research. We are encountering a fourth industrial revolution that entails advances in computing power, quantum computing and artificial intelligence, which has already been shown to alter the way we conduct research.

Afrah Khairallah

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

The fellowship has really impacted my career. I was working in a university as an Assistant Lecturer, but with the OWSD fellowship I am undertaking a PhD that will allow me to reach the grade of Senior Lecturer.

Bintu Nabintu Ndusha

Agricultural Sciences

After my postdoc, I will return to Syria and work to achieve my big dream, which is to establish a research center.

Faten Bashar Kamal Eddin

Physics

“Ten to fifteen years from now, people, not only in Kenya but in the African continent, will switch to magnetic refrigeration”

Winfred Mueni Mulwa

Physics

The main problem in radiotherapy is that most cancer cells are resistant to radiation.

Alkhansa Mahmoud

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

I desire to see my country, Nigeria, become a leading destination for impactful clinical studies.

Onyinye Akunne

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.

Simone Badal

Chemical Sciences

I found my niche, and I have not looked back.

Marilyn Ronoh

Mathematical sciences

OWSD has provided tremendous support in shaping my career as a researcher, science ambassador, role model for women scientists and a "think high" human being.

Tabassum Mumtaz

Biological Systems and Organisms

You must first be safe to be able to think about the environment.

Zubeda Ukundimana

Engineering sciences

When you are following your passion, people will always see what you are doing. People will see that you are doing something different, and they will help you.

Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka

Physics

I’ve been working on reptile and amphibian biodiversity for 10 years, and I know that there are still new species that need to be described.

Somphouthone Phimmachak

Biological Systems and Organisms

When I got my OWSD fellowship, it was an amazing feeling. Before getting the letter, my academic career was a dream, the letter made it possible.

Nashwa Eassa

Physics

My dear girls in science: be strong, inquisitive, curious, assertive, resilient, and focused. Go for gold!

Olubukola Oluranti Babalola

Other

My position is that we should acknowledge what we are lacking of, so that we can keep working.

Violeta Alejandra Chichique Martínez

Engineering sciences

OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career

Huda Basaleem

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

I have to think of something that can help us, that we can use based on resources that we have. The lack of things is the biggest inspiration in my life. I want to help my country.

Raquel Matavele Chissumba

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

I wanted to show women that it was possible that when you do agricultural sciences, you can go on and do more for your career development.

Claire D'Andre Hirwa

Agricultural Sciences

" I can boldly declare that OWSD rewarded my brilliance thus giving me recognition and confidence in my professional arena and placed me in national and international scientific communities.”

Mahfuza Begum Mahfuza

Agricultural Sciences

“Am very proud to say that I am encouraging other Cameroonian female scientists to apply for the OWSD fellowship programme and some of them have obtained the grant."

Linda Dyorisse Nyamen Mbong

Chemical Sciences

Due to the war in Yemen, I had stopped studying for two years. This opportunity gave me the chance to complete my postgraduate studies.

Sumaia Al-Ghuribi

Engineering sciences

In the challenging socio-economic context of developing countries, knowledge should serve to solve the varied problems faced by our societies.

Kleinsy Bonilla

Social and Economic Sciences

In today’s scientific environment, in which most PhD scientists concentrate on a single specific discipline, I might shift toward a more systemic view to approach the challenge in infectious diseases.

Dora Murielle Rajonhson

Biological Systems and Organisms

When I am seeing an impact, that’s what makes me as a scientist feel an achievement

Maram Ali Ahmed Musa

Physics

I want to be in the boardroom. I want to be part of the policy mechanism. I want my influence to go higher than the classroom.

Pamella Kageliza Kilavi-Ndege

Physics

I intend to disperse my achieved knowledge as one of the leading researchers in my country in the domain of microbial biotechnology, to support sustainable and prosperous agriculture.

Sayma Serine Chompa

Agricultural Sciences

I owe ‘what’, ‘who’ and ‘where’ I am in my career and professional practice today to OWSD because without the PHD Fellowship, all my achievements today would have been nothing but bleak.

Marycelin Baba

Biological Systems and Organisms

I wanted to do applied physics, not theoretical physics… I really wanted to use all of the knowledge that I acquired at university to explain our environment.

Ossénatou Mamadou

Physics

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