Cambridge University College Announces Nigerian Professor As Its Next
President, NiDCOM Boss Salutes Her
A Nigerian- born Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, Ijeoma Uchegbu, has been
announced as the 7th President of Wolfson College, one of the 31
colleges of the University of Cambridge.
Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has rejoiced with her describing the
appointment as well deserved.
She said the appointment of Professor Uchegbu did not come to her as a
surprise knowing her pedigree in the field of research and knowledge.
Her appointment has further confirmed that there is reward for hardwork
and Nigerians abroad are endowed with people of integrity and
excellence.
Prof. Uchegbu, known for her ground-breaking work in nanoparticle drug
delivery, is currently a Professor of Pharmaceutical Neuroscience at
University College London (UCL).
She will succeed the current President, Professor Jane Clarke, on
October 1, 2024.
She completed her pharmacy studies at the University of Benin in 1981
before attending the University of Lagos to obtain her master’s degree.
In the last one week, the NIDCOM boss has had cause to celebrate seven
Nigerian achievers on their various global appointments and awards.
They include Dr Olusimbo Ige, first black female Commissioner of Health
in Chicago, Dr Oluwatosin Olateju, first black woman Commissioner for
Public Health in Maryland and UK-based Fene Osakwe, a winner of the
Global Cyber Security Educator of the Year.
In the field of sports , Asisat Oshoala, Victor Osimhen and Chiamaka
Nnadozie for winning the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF)
Awards.
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