The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya, of the Department of Botany, University of Lagos as its new President.
Her election marks a historic milestone, as she becomes the first female to assume the role of President in the Academy’s 15-year history.
Professor Onuminya, widely acknowledged for her expertise in Plant Systematics and Conservation will lead the 8th Executive Council of the NYA, bringing visionary leadership, scholarly depth, and a strong commitment to the forefront of national academic and scientific discourse.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the University of Lagos staff and students, warmly congratulates Professor Onuminya on this well-earned recognition and wishes her a successful term of office.
