OWSD National Chapter

Nigeria

1958 Members

5 PhD Fellows

62 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

Events

February 21, 2023

OWSD Nigeria National Chapter celebrates the 2023 International Day for Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2022

Celebration of the UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science

July 23, 2021

Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World University of Port Harcourt (OWSD UNIPORT) set to train the Next Generation

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Odia, Belinda Enuwamhangbe

Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences

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May 2023

Adekoya, Modinat Adejoke

Agricultural Sciences

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May 2023

Bello-Ogunesan, Kafayat Olabisi

Chemical Sciences

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May 2023

Omosebi, Omolola

Agricultural Sciences

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May 2023

Adegoke, Kudirat Abiola

Other

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May 2023

Salami, Olufunmi

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

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April 2023

Adegaye, Ajoke Christianah

Agricultural Sciences

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March 2023

Bello, Taye

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

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March 2023

Oyerinde, Olawunmi Rashidat

Biological Systems and Organisms

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March 2023

Aremu, Adeola

Agricultural Sciences

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March 2023

Onuko, Nkiruka

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

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March 2023

Okechukwu, Jane Ngozi

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

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March 2023

Uwanu-Mecha, Ezinne Geraldine

Biological Systems and Organisms

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March 2023

Olawuyi, Joy Nkechnyere

Computing and Information Technology

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March 2023

Oladoye, Atinuke Modesola

Engineering sciences

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March 2023

Elimian, Ehiaghe

Engineering sciences

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March 2023

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Aworinde, Halleluyah

Computing and Information Technology

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June 2022

Onuoha (nee Ibeawuchi), Chinyere Henrietta

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

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November 2021

Adiaha, Monday Sunday

Agricultural Sciences

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July 2021

Ojo, Thomas Kolapo

Chemical Sciences

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June 2021

Ahonsi, Cyril Ohikhatemen

Biological Systems and Organisms

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June 2021

Damian, Ifeanyi

Agricultural Sciences

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December 2020

Akala, Joseph

Mathematical sciences

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December 2020

Oikeh, Ehigbai

Chemical Sciences

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September 2020

Ashiru , Sulaiman

Social and Economic Sciences

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August 2019

Adejumobi , Angel

Engineering sciences

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May 2019

Oni, Adeola

Computing and Information Technology

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May 2019

Inyang, Otobong

Computing and Information Technology

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April 2019

Chizindu, Udum

Engineering sciences

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March 2019

Ajibade, Felix

Mathematical sciences

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March 2019

Onunka, Chiemela

Engineering sciences

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July 2016

Shobo, Adeola

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Friend of OWSD

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June 2016

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Success stories

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

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

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

Huda Basaleem

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

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

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

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

Maram Ali Ahmed Musa

Physics

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

Simone Badal

Chemical Sciences

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

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

Alkhansa Mahmoud

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

" 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

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

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

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

Munawar Sultana

Biological Systems and Organisms

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

“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

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

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

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

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

Olubukola Oluranti Babalola

Other

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Onyinye Akunne

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

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

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

“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

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

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

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