1 © The Nigerian Academy of Science (2020) ISBN: 978-978-978-218-5 The Nigerian Academy of Science 8A, Ransome Kuti Road University of Lagos, Nigeria. PMB 1004, University of Lagos Post Office, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Tel: (+234) 8089622442 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nas.org.ng All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise – without the prior permission of the copyright owner, the Nigerian Academy of Science. 2 Table of Contents About the Nigerian Academy of Science .......................................................... 5 Foreword ............................................................................................................. 7 Richard A. Adegbola FAS ................................................................................. 8 Sylvester O. Adegoke FAS ............................................................................... 10 Isaac A. Adeyemi FAS ..................................................................................... 11 Olanike K. Adeyemo FAS ................................................................................ 14 Mojisola C. Adeyeye FAS ................................................................................ 16 Folorunsho I. Adu FAS .................................................................................... 18 Adeyinka Afolayan FAS .................................................................................. 20 John O. Agbenin FAS ...................................................................................... 22 Martin A. Aghaji FAS ...................................................................................... 24 Peter A. Akah FAS ........................................................................................... 28 Samuel O. Akande FAS ................................................................................... 30 Abayomi O. Akanji FAS .................................................................................. 32 Edward ‘B. Attah FAS ..................................................................................... 34 Peace C. Babalola FAS ..................................................................................... 36 Joseph A. Balogun FAS ................................................................................... 39 Suleiman E. Bogoro FAS ................................................................................. 41 Ekanem I. Braide FAS ..................................................................................... 43 Boniface C. Egboka FAS ................................................................................. 45 Adeyinka G. Falusi FAS .................................................................................. 48 Olatunde E. Farombi FAS ............................................................................... 50 Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe FAS .............................................................................. 53 Alechenu J. Idoko FAS .................................................................................... 56 Jacob K. Kwaga FAS ....................................................................................... 58 Edward D. Mshelia FAS .................................................................................. 60 Salihu Mustafa FAS ......................................................................................... 63 Mark Nwagwu FAS .......................................................................................... 66 Timothy I. Odiaka FAS ................................................................................... 68 Gabriel B. Ogunmola FAS ............................................................................... 71 3 Sunny E. Ohia FAS .......................................................................................... 74 Nduka Okafor FAS .......................................................................................... 76 David U. Okali FAS .......................................................................................... 77 Francisca N. Okeke FAS .................................................................................. 79 Iruka N. Okeke FAS ......................................................................................... 81 Pius N. Okeke FAS ........................................................................................... 84 Friday E. Okonofua FAS ................................................................................. 86 David T. Okpako FAS ...................................................................................... 89 Oladunni G. Olaniyan-Taylor FAS ................................................................ 91 Martins O. Olorunfemi FAS ........................................................................... 93 Akinyinka O. Omigbodun FAS ....................................................................... 95 Kalu M. Onuoha FAS ...................................................................................... 97 Mike O. Onyekonwu FAS .............................................................................. 100 Ikenna Onyido FAS ........................................................................................ 102 Micah O. Osilike FAS .................................................................................... 104 Mayowa O. Owolabi FAS .............................................................................. 106 Babs M. Oyeneyin FAS .................................................................................. 108 Abubakar S. Sambo FAS ............................................................................... 110 Umaru Shehu FAS ......................................................................................... 112 Alfred B. Soboyejo FAS ................................................................................. 114 Olusoga Sofola FAS ........................................................................................ 116 Olaitan Soyannwo FAS .................................................................................. 118 Oyewale Tomori FAS ..................................................................................... 120 Appendix: The 43rd Council Members ......................................................... 122 4 About the Nigerian Academy of Science The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) is the foremost independent scientific body in Nigeria which was established in 1977 (but incorporated in 1986). NAS is uniquely positioned to bring scientific knowledge to bear on the policies/strategic direction of the country, and is also dedicated to the development and advancement of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Nigeria. The aims and objectives of the Academy are to promote the growth, acquisition, and dissemination of scientific knowledge, and to facilitate its use in solving problems of national Interest. The Academy strives to do this by: Providing advice on special problems of scientific or technological nature presented to it by the government and its agencies, as well as private organizations; Bringing to the attention of the government and its agencies problems of national interest that science and technology can help solve; Establishing and maintaining the highest standards of scientific endeavours and achievements in Nigeria, through the publication of journals, organization of conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposia, recognition of outstanding contributions to science in Nigeria, and the development of a working relationship with other national and international scientific bodies and academies. NAS is a national not-for-profit organization with a total membership comprising 248 Fellows elected through a highly competitive process, who have distinguished themselves in their fields both locally and internationally. Some of its members have served as Vice-Chancellors of universities, Directors- General of government parastatals, and Ministers in federal ministries. The Academy, given its clout, also has the ability to attract other experts from around the country and internationally when needed. NAS is Nigeria’s national representative on such bodies as the International Science Council (ISC) – the umbrella body for all science associations and unions – and the Inter-Academy Partnership for Policy (IAP) – the umbrella body for all national science academies globally. The Academy is also a member of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC). Some recent accomplishments of NAS include: 1. The development of a training manual on getting research into policy and practice, 2. The organization of an international conference on climate change in Lagos, 3. Implementation of a project on linking agriculture and nutrition, 4. The organization of a national consensus building workshop on the prevention of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria, 5 5. Convening a roundtable meeting to discuss the issues related to the Ebola Virus Disease epidemic that recently affected the country and the West African region, 6. Conveying a media roundtable meeting to discuss issues of depression and suicide prevention, 7. Implementation of an intervention program to address the social and reproductive health issues of the youth in Ekiti and Nasarawa States of Nigeria, 8. The hosting of all African academies and other scientists at an international conference on STI education and manpower