2011 AWARD Fellowship Recipients
Ethiopia
Sosina Bezu Chiksa, PhD Agricultural Economics Assistant Professor Addis Ababa University
Atsede Solomon Retta, MSc Horticulture Researcher Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
Bezaye Gorfu Tessema, MSc Natural Resources Management Assistant Researcher Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
Adey Melesse Yalew, MSc Animal and Livestock Sciences Assistant Researcher in Animal Biotechnology and Livestock Nutrition Ethiopia Institute of Agricultural Research
Ghana
Francisca Aba Ansah, BSc Crop Science Consultant Agroteque Services Limited
Akua Konadu Antwi‐Agyakwa, BSc Entomology
Evelyn Asante‐Yeboah, MSc Natural Resources Management Assistant Manager Resource Management Support Centre
Vincentia Naa Ayele Hammond, MSc Food Science and Nutrition Senior Research Assistant University of Ghana
Wilhemina Quaye, MSc Agricultural Economics Senior Research Scientist Council for Scientific and Industrial Research‐Food Research Institute
Mary Danse Salifu, BSc Natural Resources Management Project Officer Association of Church Development Projects
Faustina Dufie Wireko‐Manu, PhD Food Science and Nutrition Lecturer Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kenya
Beatrice Ekesa‐Onyango, MSc Food Science and Nutrition Research Fellow Bioversity International
Violet Njeri Gathaara, BSc Extension Education Research Officer Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Annah Indeche, BSc Horticulture Senior Field Technologist Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Mary Makokha, PhD Natural Resources Management Lecturer Kenyatta University
Lillian Mulupi, BSc Biodiversity Conservation Species Officer World Wildlife Fund – Kenya Country Office
Anne Wanjiru Muriuki, PhD Soil Science Senior Research Scientist Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Nimmo W. Gicheru Ngatiri, MSc PhD Student Animal and Livestock Sciences International Livestock Research Institute
Njeri Njau, BSc Agronomy Teacher Angaza Boys School
Felister Mbute Nzuve, MSc Crop Science Volunteer Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Sarah Osama, BSc Crop Science Student University of Nairobi
Martha Mueni Sila, PhD Entomology Agricultural Officer Ministry of Agriculture
Anne Gesare Timu, BSc Agricultural Economics Intern Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development
Lilian Wambua, PhD Animal and Livestock Sciences Tutorial Fellow University of Nairobi, School of Biological Sciences
Liberia
Romell Admitter Teenezee Wleh, BSc Natural Resources Management Special Assistant Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia
Malawi
Elizabeth Bandason, MSc Entomology Lecturer Bunda College of Agriculture
Jacqueline Kazembe, MSc Acquatic Resources and Fisheries Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Tawina Jane Kopa‐Kamanga, MSc Water and Irrigation Management Chief Irrigation Officer Mzuzu Irrigation Services Division
Mtisunge Mngoli, BSc Biodiversity Conservation Research Assistant Bunda College of Agriculture
Asimenye Nthakomwa, BSc Natural Resource Management Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust Mountain Bioversity Increases Livelihood Security Project
Jean Chitsanzo Sauti Phiri, BSc Sustainable Agriculture Acting Principal Agricultural Gender Roles Extension Support Services Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Mozambique
Felicidade Margarida Macome, MSc Animal and Livestock Sciences Head, Beef Cattle Sector Angonia Research Station
Graça Manjate, BSc Agricultural Economics Intern Research Institute of Agricultural Research of Mozambique
Ângela Manuel Manjichi, MSc Agronomy Manager, Business Incubator Centre Instituto Superior Politécnico de Manica
Nigeria
Olutayo Modupeola Adedokun, PhD Applied Mycology Lecturer University of Port Harcourt
Foluke Abimbola Aderemi, PhD Animal and Livestock Sciences Lecturer Bowen University
Ifeoma Chinyere Agbo, MSc Veterinary Sciences Lecturer University of Nigeria
Ebere Martina Ekwe Agwu, BSc Food Science and Nutrition Senior Officer National Health Insurance Scheme
Oluwafolake Adenike Akinbode, MSc Crop Science Junior Research Fellow Obafemi Awolowo University
Bolanle Aishat Akinwande, PhD Food Science and Nutrition Senior Lecturer Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ebinimi Joseph Ansa, PhD Acquatic Resources and Fisheries Centre Manager/Chief Research Officer African Regional Aquaculture Centre—Aluu
Joan Modupe Babajide, PhD Food Science and Nutrition Senior Lecturer University of Agriculture
Bridget Bobadoye, BSc Entomology Lecturer Federal College of Forestry
Ugo Chijioke, MSc Food Science and Nutrition Senior Research Officer National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike
Isibhakhomen Shirley Ejoh, MSc Junior Research Fellow Food Science and Nutrition Institute of Agricultural Research and Training University of Ibadan
Oluwakemi Enitan Fapojuwo, PhD Extension Education Senior Lecturer University of Agriculture
Folasayo Titilola Fayose, PhD Agricultural Engineering Research Fellow University of Agriculture
Beatrice Olubukola Ogunba , PhD Food Science and Nutrition Senior Lecturer Obafemi Awolowo University
Adeyeye Olajumoke, MSc Animal and Livestock Sciences Program Officer Obafemi Awolowo University
Motunrayo Funke Olumakaiye, PhD Food Science and Nutrition Lecturer/Researcher Obafemi Awolowo University
Ogochukwu Sarah Omeje, BSc Food Science and Nutrition Scientific Officer National Biotechnology Development Agency
Celestina Ibitayo Omohimi, BSc Food Technologist Food Science and Nutrition Reals Confectioneries Ltd.
Oluyinka Oroniran, BSc Graduate Assistant Food Science and Nutrition Bowen University
Olubukola Bosede Osuntade, MSc Extension Education Program Officer Livelihoods Support and Development Centre
Olutola Oyedele, PhD Extension Education Assistant Director National Horticultural Institute Nigeria
Olubukola Victoria Oyerinde, PhD Lecturer Forestry and Agroforestry Federal University of Technology
Nusirat Aderinsola Sadiku, BSc Forestry and Agroforestry Lecturer Gateway Polytechnic Saapade
Rwanda
Marie Lucie Chantal Nyiragaruka, BSc Biodiversity Conservation Tutorial Assistant Higher Institute of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry
Olive Tuyishime, BSc Soil Science Tutorial Assistant Higher Institute of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
Tanzania
Devotha Mchau, BSc Agricultural Economics Research Supervisor International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Epifania Augustine Minja, BSc Food Science and Nutrition Project Coordinator Women Fight Inequality and Destitution in Tanzania Kilimanjaro Women Information Exchange and Consultancy
Dorothy John Ole‐Meiludie, MSc Crop Science Principal Agricultural Research Officer Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute
Uganda
Racheal Aye, MSc Teaching Assistant Animal and Livestock Sciences Gulu University
Dina Nabasumba, BSc Research Assistant Forestry and Agroforestry National Agricultural Research Organization
Janet Nabwami, MSc Soil Science Head, Department of Soil and Environmental Science Umutara Polytechnic
Grace Nakabonge, PhD Molecular Biology Lecturer Makerere University
Immaculate Mugisa, BSc Crop Science Research Assistant/Crop Agronomist National Agricultural Research Organization
Zambia
Lorraine Makumba Chishimba, BSc Public Relations Agricultural Information Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Co‐operatives
Mirriam Phiri, BSc Soil Science Agronomist Cotton Development Trust
Catherine Sakala, BSc Ecology Tsetse Control Biologist Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development