Aisha Abubakar Abdulwahab
Aisha Abubakar Abdulwahab | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Children | 3 |
Dr. Aisha Abubakar Abdulwahab (born circa 1971) is a Nigerian law enforcement officer recognized for receiving a UNESCO fellowship focused on tuberculosis research. During the COVID-19 crisis, she managed the palliative care initiative at the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.[1]
Early life and education
Abdulwahab, born around 1971, became a member of the Nigerian police service in 1995. She earned academic qualifications including a veterinary science degree and a doctoral degree.[2]
Career
In 2005, she was awarded a UNESCO fellowship for her project employing DNA techniques to investigate the connection between human and bovine tuberculosis, evaluating health risks linked to the consumption of raw milk in Nigeria.[3] This fellowship provided her the opportunity to conduct her study at any academic institution of her choice.
In 2022, Abdulwahab was named Monitor General for Senior Executive Course (SEC) 44 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) located in Kuru, Plateau State.[4]
Personal life
Abdulwahab is married and has three children. Her daughter, Binta Abdulwahab, graduated with first-class honors from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom and has engaged in multiple scientific initiatives. Together, they established the SAB Foundation aimed at empowering women in rural communities.[2]
References
- ↑ Ogbeche, Chizoba (2020-05-19). "Covid-19: IGP appoints CP Aisha Abubakar to coordinate Police Palliative Support Program". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Female cop bags UNESCO award Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, 2005, OnlineNigeria, Retrieved 8 February 2016
- ↑ Science needs women, UNESCO.org, Retrieved 9 February 2016
- ↑ "Jubilation as Aisha Abubakar, Umar Khalifa Mohammed emerge Monitor General, Secretary General of NIPSS". Vanguard. March 28, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2023.