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NAS inducts Fellows
The Nigerian Academy of Science inducted nine (9) distinguished scientists as Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science on Thursday, 11th of May, 2017 in Abuja.
The newly inducted Fellows are:
1. Professor Effiom .E. Antia, FAS became the first Professor of Oceanography in the Nigerian University System, specializing in geological and physical oceanography. Prof Anita’s research versatility, as evidenced by his over 200 oral and technical presentations, led to his nomination by the International Council for Science Union as a pioneer member of its Consortium on Hazards and Disaster in Africa in 2015. Prof. Antia is a leading advocate of Read more

The inaugural speech by Professor Kalu Mosto Onuoha, FAS as the Academy’s 18th President
LET’S TOGETHER SERVE THE NIGERIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND OUR NATION WITH RENEWED VIGOUR
Professor K. Mosto Onuoha, FAS
Preamble
Distinguished Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Ladies and Gentlemen!!
Let me start by thanking you all for making it possible for me to stand before you here today to give my inaugural and acceptance speech as President of this august body of experts in science, technology and innovation in Nigeria. I was very humbled to read in the minutes of our January 2016 AGM what the Panel charged at that time with the responsibility of choosing a President-Elect for NAS said about me in connection with their choice and recommendation. Read in full