One of the fundamentals of strengthening and influencing individuals who are doing great in their respective fields is celebrating them for the world to see and learn from the impact they are making.
Today, African Media Communication and Consulting is spotlighting a woman of vision whose trailblazing efforts are recognized and honoured by many.
The spotlight today is on a notable woman, a Physics Professor from the northern part of Nigeria, whose wings have spread across Nigeria, Africa, and the world.
Professor Rabia Salihu Sa’id (born 21 April 1963) is a Nigerian physicist, professor of atmospheric and space-weather physics, and a researcher at Bayero University Kano.
She conducts research in atmospheric and space weather physics, particle physics, and electronics. Professor Sa’id is also an advocate and mentor for young women in science with the Visiola Foundation and Peace Corps. She co-founded Nigeria’s Association of Women Physicists and continues to champion STEM education. She also serves as a facilitator for the British Council’s Active Citizens Programme.
Professor Rabia Sa’id has received fellowships from the Institute of Applied Physics in Bern, Switzerland, and the Ford Foundation. She is a fellow of the African Scientific Institute (ASI). In 2015, she received the Elsevier Foundation Award for Women Scientists in the Developing World. That same year, she was recognised by the British Council for her community work and featured in the BBC 100 Women series.
She recently clinched the Trailblazer Award for Women in Science and Mentorship at the just-concluded summit in Kano State, Nigeria.
These achievements, among many others, set Professor Rabia apart as a strong, visionary woman who continues to lead with voice and action, inspiring younger generations to learn, aspire, and believe that women too can break the glass ceiling.
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