Gombe female Student emerges Best Nigerian Young Scientist

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 14, 2022 | 5:54 PM GMT

A female student from Gombe State, Maryam Ogunbayo has been declared the “Overall Best Young Nigerian Scientist of the Year,” in the 2022 Edition of Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award (774YONPA).

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu presented the award certificate to her on Monday during the 774YONPA award ceremony held in Abuja.

The Minister also presented award certificates to other successful students; Gbolahan Ayinde from Ogun State came second while Uchendu Judith from Edo State came third.

The 774YONPA targets young Nigerians in the 36 States and the FCT to motivate them towards careers in Science, Technology and Innovation sectors.

Details to follow shortly.

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.