The Nigerian Academy of Science is the official science academy of Nigeria. The academy of science was established on 18 January 1977, as an association of Nigeria's foremost scientists, but incorporated in 1986.[1][2] It is the apex scientific organization in Nigeria. The Academy acts as a scientific advisor to the Federal Government of Nigeria, funds research fellowships, and scientific start-up companies.[3] The Academy is governed by its council, which is chaired by the academy's president, according to a set of Statutes and Bye-laws. The members of council and the president are elected from, and by its Fellows. The basic members of the Academy are also elected by existing Fellows. There are currently 268 Fellows allowed to use the postnominal title FAS, with not more than 10 new Fellows appointed each year. The current president is Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, a professor of Parasitology/Epidemiology. The Nigerian Academy of Science 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).[4]
The Academy is governed by its council, which is chaired by the academy's president, according to a set of Statutes and Bye-laws. The members of council, the president and the other officers are elected from and by its Fellowship.[5]
FellowsEdit
The Academy's core members are the Fellows: scientists and engineers from Nigeria nominated to be fellow of the academy based on having made "a substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including Engineering, Science, Mathematics and Medical Science".[6] The process of becoming a fellow of the academy is procedural. It begins by a nomination of qualified candidate by a fellow of the academy, often refers to as the principal nominator who must be in the same academic field as the candidate. He would submit a nomination form on behalf of the preferred candidate and the nomination period last for one month, from June to July. Thereafter, the candidate will be invited for screening by appropriate Sectional Committees before a recommendation to the council chaired by the president for short-listing. Short-listed candidates are then presented to the general assembly for election. To be successful, candidates must score at least half of the total votes cast. Fellows are elected for life, and gain the right to use the postnominal Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science (FAS) title. The rights and responsibilities of Fellows also include a duty to financially contribute to the academy, the right to stand for council posts, and the right to elect new Fellows. Not more the ten (10) Fellows are elected annually.[7]
CouncilEdit
The Council is a body of 17 Fellows, including the officers (the president, the treasurer, three Secretaries—one from the physical sciences, one from biological sciences— the Foreign Secretary and the public affairs secretary). The council is tasked with coordinating the academy's overall policy, managing all business related to the academy, amending, making or repealing the academy's Standing Orders. Members are elected annually via a postal ballot. The president, vice president, 3 secretaries, and the treasurer are collectively the officers of the academy.[8] The officers in 2022 are:
Biological Secretary: Professor Olatunde Farombi, FAS
Physical Secretary: Professor Chidi Akujor, FAS
Foreign Secretary: Professor Alexander Acholonu, FAS
Public Affairs Secretary: Professor Musbau Akanji, FAS
PresidentEdit
Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide became president in January 2021 . She is the Pro-Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University and she is the first woman President.[9]
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The Nigerian Academy of Science is the official science academy of Nigeria The academy of science was established on 18 January 1977 as an association of Nigeria s foremost scientists but incorporated in 1986 1 2 It is the apex scientific organization in Nigeria The Academy acts as a scientific advisor to the Federal Government of Nigeria funds research fellowships and scientific start up companies 3 The Academy is governed by its council which is chaired by the academy s president according to a set of Statutes and Bye laws The members of council and the president are elected from and by its Fellows The basic members of the Academy are also elected by existing Fellows There are currently 268 Fellows allowed to use the postnominal title FAS with not more than 10 new Fellows appointed each year The current president is Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide a professor of Parasitology Epidemiology The Nigerian Academy of Science 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 4 The Nigerian Academy of ScienceFormation18 January 1977HeadquartersLagos NigeriaMembership279 FellowsPresidentEkanem Ikpi BraideWebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 Structure and governance 2 Fellows 3 Council 4 President 5 Past presidents 6 See also 7 ReferencesStructure and governance EditThe Academy is governed by its council which is chaired by the academy s president according to a set of Statutes and Bye laws The members of council the president and the other officers are elected from and by its Fellowship 5 Fellows EditThe Academy s core members are the Fellows scientists and engineers from Nigeria nominated to be fellow of the academy based on having made a substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge including Engineering Science Mathematics and Medical Science 6 The process of becoming a fellow of the academy is procedural It begins by a nomination of qualified candidate by a fellow of the academy often refers to as the principal nominator who must be in the same academic field as the candidate He would submit a nomination form on behalf of the preferred candidate and the nomination period last for one month from June to July Thereafter the candidate will be invited for screening by appropriate Sectional Committees before a recommendation to the council chaired by the president for short listing Short listed candidates are then presented to the general assembly for election To be successful candidates must score at least half of the total votes cast Fellows are elected for life and gain the right to use the postnominal Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science FAS title The rights and responsibilities of Fellows also include a duty to financially contribute to the academy the right to stand for council posts and the right to elect new Fellows Not more the ten 10 Fellows are elected annually 7 Council EditThe Council is a body of 17 Fellows including the officers the president the treasurer three Secretaries one from the physical sciences one from biological sciences the Foreign Secretary and the public affairs secretary The council is tasked with coordinating the academy s overall policy managing all business related to the academy amending making or repealing the academy s Standing Orders Members are elected annually via a postal ballot The president vice president 3 secretaries and the treasurer are collectively the officers of the academy 8 The officers in 2022 are President Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide FAS Vice President Professor Abubakar Sambo FAS Treasurer Professor Oluwole Familoni FAS Biological Secretary Professor Olatunde Farombi FAS Physical Secretary Professor Chidi Akujor FAS Foreign Secretary Professor Alexander Acholonu FAS Public Affairs Secretary Professor Musbau Akanji FASPresident EditProf Ekanem Ikpi Braide became president in January 2021 She is the Pro Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University and she is the first woman President 9 Past presidents EditProfessor Victor Adenuga Oyenuga FAS 1977 1978 Professor Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili FAS 1979 1980 Professor Umaru Shehu FAS 1981 1982 Professor Emmanuel Emovon FAS 1983 1984 Professor Augustine Njoku Obi FAS 1985 1986 Professor Ifedayo Oladapo FAS 1987 1988 Professor Caleb Olaniyan FAS 1989 1990 Professor Akpanoluo Ikpong Ikpong Ette FAS 1991 1992 Professor Anthony Afolabi Adegbola FAS 1993 1994 Professor Awele Maduemezia FAS 1995 1996 Professor Lateef Akinola Salako FAS 1997 1998 Professor Anya Oko Anya FAS 1999 2000 Professor Alexander Animalu FAS 2001 2002 Professor Gabriel Babatunde Ogunmola FAS 2003 2006 Professor David Okali FAS 2006 2008 Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo Obe FAS 2008 2013 Professor Oyewale Tomori FAS 2013 2017 Professor Kalu Mosto Onuoha FAS 2017 2021 See also EditNigerian Academy of Science Media Awards 5th Nigerian Academy of Science Media Awards List of fellows of the Nigerian Academy of ScienceReferences Edit Nigerian Academy of Science Science academy advocates disease surveillance system The Punch Nigeria s Most Widely Read Newspaper Archived from the original on 6 July 2015 Retrieved 6 July 2015 Anozim 17 June 2015 Nigerian scientists make progress in herbal therapy for cancer The Guardian Nigeria Retrieved 6 July 2015 Punch Editor wins Nigerian Academy of Science award The Punch Nigeria s Most Widely Read Newspaper Archived from the original on 6 July 2015 Retrieved 6 July 2015 New President for Nigerian Academy of Science NigerianMuse February 2009 Retrieved 6 July 2015 Nigerian brand through A Harvest of Nature Vanguard News Vanguard News 24 March 2010 Retrieved 6 July 2015 New Advisory Board Constituted for the Prestigious Nigeria Prizes Vanguard News 4 June 2011 Retrieved 6 July 2015 NAN 13 April 2015 The Nigeria Academy of Science seeks effective use of science technology for economic development The Guardian Nigeria Retrieved 20 February 2019 1st female President elect of Nigerian Academy of Science Vanguard News 19 February 2020 Retrieved 29 February 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nigerian Academy of Science amp oldid 1093564242, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
