Nigeria, like many other African societies encourages male dominance in all the
major aspects of life.This dominance of the male gender is very conspicuous in the Science,Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) fields of the Nigerian academia.
According to Rabia Salihu Sa’id, “Nigeria women make up only 17 percent of all science researchers.”
Girls continue to face stereotypes and social and cultural restrictions,
limiting their access to education and funding for research, preventing them
from scientific careers and reaching their full potential. Women remain a
minority in science research and decision-making.And that is why on the 22 December 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a resolution to
establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role
women and girls play in science and technology communities,and that day is 11th february of every year.
Many women have made exploits in science,Technology,Engineering and Mathematics across the globe,some of them include: Tracy Chou (A Software Engineer),Ursula M Burns,Cora Creed and many others,one can say that these women thrived in a environment with less stereotypes towards the female gender than it is experienced in Africa and that is why The Nigerian Academia considers it important to celebrate some
unique women among others who, despite all odds have made excellent
achievements just as their male counterparts in various fields of the
Sciences.
Grace Alele-Williams
Born in Warri, Prof Grace symbolizes the excellence any woman could achieve if given the opportunity.She is the first Nigerian female to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics the
first female Professor of Mathematics in Nigeria.
Alele-Williams received the National Honor of the Order of the Niger in 1987 and was a member of the Vision 2010 Committee.
Francisca Nneka Okeke
Is a Nigerian scientist and Professor of Physics.
Okeke’s research on how solar activity in the ionosphere
affects the Earth’s magnetic field, could lead to a better understanding
of climate change and help pinpoint sources of dramatic phenomena like tsunamis and earthquakes
She was named L'oreal For Women in Science Awards Laureate for Africa in 2013.
Deborah Ajakaiye
Born in 1940 in the city of Jos,Ajakaiye became the first female professor of physics in Africa in 1980.
Ajakaiye stated that many male scientists had changed their perception of women scientists after interacting with her. Her work with geovisualization has been used to locate both mineral
deposits and groundwater in Nigeria. She has also created a gravity map
of Nigeria. Ajakaiye has been recognized for both her scientific advancements and her aid to the nation of Nigeria.
Ajakaiye is currently working with the NNPC on its drive for alternative
crude oil reserves with the exploration of the inland sedimentary
basins in other parts of Nigeria.
Ayoka Olufunmilayo Adebambo
Prof Ayoka is the first female Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics in Nigeria. She spent 16 years at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training,where she researched on the improvement of indigenous pig breeds for commercialisation.
She also assists local farmers in the areas of pig farming through capacity building and training workshops.
Some of her awards include the British
Council Award, the Commonwealth Fellowship, Royal Society of England’s
Third World Fellowship, World Bank Research Award, Indian Technical
Cooperation/SCAAP Fellowship, National Universities Commission
Outstanding Research Awards and many others.
Folasade Ogunsola
Professor Folasade Ogunsola is a renowned Medical Scientist with specialization in the treatment and control of HIV/AIDS.She is the Principal Investigator of the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)
She is a member of the WHO Technical Working Group on Infection
Prevention and Control, a member of the WHO AFRO Regional Rapid Response
Group of Experts for Epidemics and member of the Global Infection
Prevention and Control Network. She is the current Chairman of the
National Association of Colleges of Medicine.
CHINYERE KALU
Chinyere Kalu became the first female pilot in Nigera.With her unprecedented achievemnet,she set the pace for others to follow. She was trained aa a commercial and pivate pilot at the Nigerian College Of Aviation and Technology Zaria in 1978.
She has been conferred a member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria due to her accomplishments in aviation.
the recovery of $9.8
million cash by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from
the Kaduna residence of a former Group Managing Director of the
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Adrew Yakubu, who
claimed the recovered money was given to him by
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/02/recovered-9-8m-cash-given-donors-says-detained-ex-nnpc-head/
the recovery of $9.8
million cash by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from
the Kaduna residence of a former Group Managing Director of the
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Adrew Yakubu, who
claimed the recovered money was given to him by
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/02/recovered-9-8m-cash-given-donors-says-detained-ex-nnpc-head/
the recovery of $9.8
million cash by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from
the Kaduna residence of a former Group Managing Director of the
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Adrew Yakubu, who
claimed the recovered money was given to him by
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/02/recovered-9-8m-cash-given-donors-says-detained-ex-nnpc-head/
The host of Bigbrother naija show,Ebuka Uchendu,caused an internet meltdown on the eviction live show on Sunday after he appeared dressed up with a bulge in his pants around his bruhaha area
Miyonse was the second housemate to be evicted from the big-brother naija house last Sunday,it was a shock to the chef who felt he had his game plan perfected. In an interview with pulse,ex-housemates Miyonse and Soma narrated their experiences while in the bigbrother house.
Elijah Oyelade is a Nigerian worship leader,a Pastor and a song writer,he's a man filled with passion to spread the gospel through the preaching and singing of the word of God.,his deep worship songs are known to translate one into the spirit realm,some of which includes: Spirit Pray,Let me see your face,among others.
February 4th is world cancer day. 
