- A lady broke records as she became the first female doctorate at Federal University of Oye Ekiti, Nigeria.
- The lady Oluwaseun Bamigboye earned the doctorate from Agricultural Economics and Extension.
- She is now qualified to examine agricultural problems and provide strategies to manage them.
Oluwaseun Bamigboye, an accomplished economist made history by becoming the first female doctorate holder at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti in Nigeria.
Dr. Oluwaseun Bamigboye earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension to become the Federal University Oye Ekiti’s first female doctorate holder since the institution’s establishment in 2011.
Dr. Oluwaseun Bamigboye shared her achievement on Linkedin and praised her spouse and supervisors, including Prof. Adeniji, Prof. Fakayode, and Dr. Ogunjimi, for their support and guidance during her academic career.
Dr. Oluwaseum Bamigboye is qualified to examine specific agricultural problems and devise a strategy to maintain and improve them over time for significant economic rewards as an agricultural economist.
She said: “On the 18th December 2021, I was conferred with Doctor of Philosophy, Agricultural Extension. The first female PhD holder in Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)”
“Oh God, I am grateful. My supervisor, Prof Adeniji, Prof Fakayode, Dr Ogunjimi, Staffs and Students in Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, thanks a lot. This achievement is dedicated to my husband. My kids, I hail you oo. My In-laws, my parents, siblings and friends, I appreciate you all for your support. Gracias,” she wrote on LinkedIn.
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Tems becomes the first female Afrobeats artiste to win Grammy
Meanwhile, once again, the Nigerian flag has been raised high as popular Nigerian afrobeat singer — Tems, bags a Grammy award.
The 65th edition of the annual Grammy Awards ceremony happened over the weekend. The nominees from Nigeria were Burna boy and Tems.
And for the first time ever, a female Nigerian artiste, and a female Afrobeats artiste has bagged the award. The star name: Tems, is definitely going down in Africa and Nigeria’s history.
