2011 AWARD Fellowship Recipients

Ethiopia

Sosina Bezu Chiksa, PhD Agricultural Economics Assistant Professor

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 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

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 Agricultural Research Institute

Annah Indeche, BSc Horticulture Senior Field Technologist Jomo 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

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

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

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

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

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 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