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Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by IGBOSON1: 10:49am On Apr 01, 2013 |
A Nigerian female scientist has bagged a prize of $100,000, as one of the winners of the 2013 L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards in Physical Sciences. Professor Francisca Okeke, the first female Head of Department, University of Nigeria Nsukka bagged the 2013 Laureate award for her significant contributions “to the understanding of daily variations of the ion currents in the upper atmosphere which may further our understanding of climate change.” UNESCO says Professor Okeke has made the study of the ionosphere her lifetime work. The ionosphere lies between 50km and 1000kms above the earth surface. “A very thick layer of charged particles, the ionosphere produces changes in the magnetic field on earth’s surface that affect the planet in a host of ways. Her research could lead to a better understanding of climate change and help pinpoint sources of dramatic phenomena like tsunamis and earthquakes”, a summary of her research published by UNESCO read. The awards were announced last year October, but the award ceremony took place at the weekend in Paris. She was the only recipient in that category from Africa and the Arab nations and the third Nigerian Laureate since the UNESCO-L’Oreal partnership was established in 1998. Professor Okeke got a prize of $100,000. Four others also got awards in the Laureate category with each representing Europe, Latin America, North America and the Asia Pacific regions. UK Scientist Professor Pratibha Gai of York University won the 2013 European Laureate award. She was recognised for “ingeniously modifying her electron microscope so that she was able to observe chemical reactions occurring at surface atoms of catalysts which will help scientists in their development of new medicines or new energy sources. The second Nigerian award recipient, Dr Eucharia Nwaichi, an environmental bio-chemist from the University of Port Harcourt joined 15 other young scientists in the “International Fellows’’ category. Okeke told the Western Europe Correspondent of NAN that she would continue to encourage women to participate in the development of science and technology in the country. She noted that cultural challenges were impeding on women’s participation in global innovations, stressing that “even though it is seen as a male dominated field, people like us inspire others’’. Similarly, Nwaichi, who was recognised for her research on “scientific solution to environmental pollution’’, stressed the need for increased motivation to support women in the field. Amb Mariam Katagum, Nigeria’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, said candidates who met the criteria were selected by a jury based on their submitted projects. “Two important elements are respecting the deadline and also making their submission through the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO, because that gives it authenticity. “For us as delegates, as soon as we knew we had possible candidates from Nigeria, we ensured that due process was followed. “There is no interference as you can see, an international jury determined the outcome,’’ she said, adding that the recipients had broken the frontiers in the field of science. According to her, they have become role models for girls, for us as a country, we need to encourage more girls to go into science. “We can only do that by providing the environment, access to quality education and making sure that the facilities that will make them interested in science subjects are in place,’’ she stressed. The international jury which selected the 2013 awardees was led by Nobel Prize winner, Mr Ahmed Zewail. (NAN) http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=professor%20francisca%20okeke&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDsQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpmnewsnigeria.com%2F2013%2F03%2F31%2Fnigerian-shines-as-unesco-science-laureate-wins-100000%2F&ei=X1VZUZLIBuiV0QWFkoHYBw&usg=AFQjCNFWIoQ_I-aZe3-huHAzXgsbbTNEMQ ******** ******** ******** First pic is Prof Okeke, and second is Dr Nwaichi
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Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by IGBOSON1: 11:30am On Apr 01, 2013 |
Sorry, second/other post is a double post.....no thanks to the posting wahala you get on here sometimes; this is the updated one. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by IGBOSON1: 11:32am On Apr 01, 2013 |
Austin.E: ..just another addition to the long list of great achievements from UNN! From directors in worldbank,United Nations,W.H.O,Music,entertainment,sports,I.T to large number of good scientists spread around the world!..an Ivy tower with a difference.No wonder why its students are called 'Lions & Lioness'!!! |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by vizboy(m): 11:39am On Apr 01, 2013 |
Nice. Am proud to be a NAIJA BOY 1 Like |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by aryzgreat: 11:46am On Apr 01, 2013 |
Kudos to Prof Okeke! @ MOD front page pls! |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by mike404(m): 12:31pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Good for em |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Ngwakwe: 12:45pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Congrats to Prof Okeke and more grease to her elbow. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by ifyalways(f): 1:10pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Congrats, ladies. Hardwork and dedication pays. 1 Like |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by vizboy(m): 1:15pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
aryzgreat: Kudos to Prof Okeke! @ MOD front page pls!ok |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by nwabobo: 1:41pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Why is it that whenever quota system is not used, people from one particular region seem to excel? Especially with international organisations where there is no ojoro or man know man as is commonly practised in Nigeria. Congrats Prof. Okeke and Nwaichi. Just my personal observation though. 32 Likes |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by nwabobo: 6:28pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
So finally, this did not make front page. Maybe OP should have added Tonto Dike to d title. 1 Like |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 7:47pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Congrats to both women. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by salam001(m): 7:57pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
vizboy: Nice. Am proud to be a NAIJA BOYam proud to be an Igbo boy 6 Likes |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 7:57pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Nobody will emphasize where they're from now cos its a great news. If it were a bad news now, some people will start ranting Igbos Igbos Igbos . Nobody will notice they are both Igbos now o. anyway congrats ladies 14 Likes |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 8:00pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
I guess that is Prof P.N Okeke's wife. Congrat prof. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 8:02pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Impressive... 1 Like |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 8:05pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Wow!!! |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Afam4eva(m): 8:05pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Congrats to them. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 8:06pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
congrats to the ladies |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 8:12pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Respect!!! Ladies Shame on all naija haters |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by harmless011: 8:13pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
This is good and motivating news, congratz to the ladies for making naija proud |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by lotannam: 8:20pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Well done ladies! |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by bros856: 8:22pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Make them marry ooooo! they are not carrying any of those awards to anyway at old age. Family first. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Akshow: 8:28pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
bros856: Make them marry ooooo! they are not carrying any of those awards to anyway at old age. Family first.Shut up and stop displayin your backwardness to the world. 14 Likes |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by sholay2011(m): 8:30pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
bros856: Make them marry ooooo! they are not carrying any of those awards to anyway at old age. Family first.*Gives him a dirty slap* Are you now in your senses? Y can't u just celebrate wiv dem and stop ranting about their personal lives? Hello? *gives him anoda hot slap* 3 Likes |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by Nobody: 8:31pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
nwabobo: Why is it that whenever quota system is not used, people from one particular region seem to excel? Especially with international organisations where there is no ojoro or man know man as is commonly practised in Nigeria.must u tribalize everything where on the post did u see the name of their ethnic group,they were tagged nigerians and not ibo,dummy 2 Likes |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by v24m(f): 8:32pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
If U don't have anything positive to contribute just waka pass bros856: Make them marry ooooo! they are not carrying any of those awards to anyway at old age. Family first. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by kramer: 8:33pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Big Congratulations to the two... I love the fact that they are women |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by SKIPCY(m): 8:33pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Great..proud of them |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by sportfeva(m): 8:35pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Congratulation Prof. Our government would invest more in research facilities in our institution. This country have potentials. |
Re: Francisca Okeke & Eucharia Nwaichi Win L’Oréal-UNESCO Award by blackbeau1(f): 8:38pm On Apr 02, 2013 |
Nice one.keep it up |
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