27 July 2026

First Female President

The Campulse — Campus News, Education & Student Trends in Nigeria Blog First Female President
Universities

UNILAG Professor Makes History as First Female NYA President

The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as its new President, marking the first time a woman has led the body since its founding 15 years ago. Prof. Onuminya, a Lecturer at the Department of Botany, is known for her work in Plant Systematics and

Read More
Professional Institutes

Nigerian Young Academy Elects First Female President

The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has elected Professor Temitope Olabisi Onuminya of the University of Lagos as its new president, the first woman to lead the body in its 15-year history. Professor Onuminya, from the Department of Botany, becomes the Academy’s 8th president. Known for her research in plant systematics and conservation, she has been

Read More