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Ten university lecturers and researchers from various tertiary institutions in Nigeria have been announced as the new Fellows of the Nigerian Young Academy (NYA). They are: Dr. Ismail Odetokun (University of Ilorin), Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi (University of Lagos), Professor Idika Idika (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), Dr. Kaisan Usman (Ahmadu Bello University), Dr. Abubakar Khaleed (Ahmadu Bello University), and Dr. Saheed Adio (Obafemi Awolowo University). Others include Dr. Temitope Sogbanmu (University of Lagos), Dr. Akeem Dauda (Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina), Professor Cosmas Ogbuka (University of Nigeria, Nsukka), and Dr. Peter Okoli (Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State). “We proudly announce 10 members of the Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) who have recently transitioned to the prestigious status of Fellow of the NYA,” the Academy said in a statement. “Their dedication and contributions to their fields of research reflect the vibrant spirit of our academy,” it added. ALSO READ: NMDPRA workers challenge suspension by PENGASSAN, file case at National Industrial Court The body noted that their dedication and commitment would remain forever engraved in the history of the Academy. Reacting to the development, Dr. Ismail Odetokun said the new rank is in recognition of their modest contributions to the body so far. Odetokun, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, said the fellowship rank would spur him and other scholars to make a meaningful impact on the Academy and academia as a whole. The Nigerian Young Academy serves as a unified platform for interaction among brilliant young researchers in Nigeria (not above the age of 40 at the point of entry) from various research disciplines and regions of the country. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
