Six Nigerians were honored with the prestigious U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The award recognizes outstanding early-career scientists and engineers for their leadership potential and contributions to science and technology. President Tinubu congratulated the awardees, highlighting their global impact on innovation.
Six Nigerians have been honored with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest recognition given by the U.S. government in the field of science and engineering. U.S. President Joe Biden presented the awards to 400 individuals, including notable Nigerian recipients such as Azeez Butali, Ijeoma Opara, Oluwatomi Akindele, Eno Ebong, Oluwasanmi Koyejo, and Abidemi Ajiboye.
These individuals, who work in diverse fields ranging from public health to biomedical engineering, have demonstrated exceptional potential in their respective research fields. PECASE, established in 1996 by former President Bill Clinton, honors early-career scientists and engineers with extraordinary leadership potential and contributions to innovation.
The Nigerian recipients are affiliated with renowned institutions such as Yale University, Stanford University, and the University of Iowa. President Bola Tinubu congratulated them, emphasizing their achievements as a testament to Nigeria’s global scientific contributions. He expressed his hope that their expertise would aid in the country’s development efforts. The recognition highlights the outstanding impact of Nigerians on the global stage in advancing scientific research and technological development.
