The Digest:
A new chapter of "Academic Excellence" has been written at the University of Lagos (Unilag). Maryam Omolara Quadri has been appointed as a Professor in the Department of Political Science, making her the first female to achieve this feat in the institution's 63-year history. This landmark appointment recognizes her significant contributions to academia, as reported by Ayodele Adeniran.
Key Points:
- Maryam Omolara Quadri is now Unilag’s first female Professor of Political Science.
- She holds a Doctorate Degree in Political Science, specializing in Public Administration and Public Policy.
- Quadri began her career at Unilag in 2002 as an Assistant Lecturer.
- She previously served as Coordinator for various Master's programmes.
- In 2024, she became the Acting Head of the Political Science Department, a first for a female academic.
- Her research focuses on public policy, gender, and development studies.
- Quadri has held roles with the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association, Nigeria (COSFAN).
Sources: The Cable
