Professor Babatunde Bolaji Benard, the Senior Special Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has been pronounced Africaʼs first Professor of Radioecology by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
This monumental achievement, according to a statement on Sunday, not only celebrates Babatunde’s dedication and brilliance, but also signals Africaʼs growing prominence in scientific research, especially in nuclear science and environmental safety.
“In 2008, Professor Babatunde led a project that would transform the landscape of scientific research in Africa. Alongside his team, he successfully secured a grant from the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA to create RAF07/008, a project that applied nuclear analytical techniques for pollution monitoring across Nigeriaʼs 853 km coastline.
It added, “Through this pioneering initiative, Professor Babatunde and his team trained over 80 young African scientists, creating a new generation of experts in radioecology. The program focused on key areas such as radiochemistry, sediment dating, and the impact of harmful algae blooms. His leadership didnʼt stop there—the IAEA regularly invited Professor Babatunde to share his expertise internationally, enhancing the nuclear pollution monitoring capacities of other countries.
In addition, the statement stressed that Babatunde stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring scientists across the continent.
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