Nigerian Nurse Achieves Full Professorship at Canadian University 8 Years After PhD**
Her swift ascent in academia, from earning her highest academic degree to obtaining full professorship within a span of eight years, was shared by Professor Salami on LinkedIn, where she expressed gratitude to her support system, including family, mentors, colleagues, friends, and the community.
AKACHI NOEL 
In a remarkable accomplishment, Bukola Salami, a distinguished Nigerian Registered Nurse, has been conferred with a Professorship at the University of Alberta, Canada, merely eight years after attaining her Doctorate (PhD) Degree.
Professor Salami, an alumna of the University of Windsor, Canada, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, continued her academic journey at the University of Toronto, specializing in Nursing Administration for her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Embarking on her PhD at the same institution in 2008, she culminated her doctoral studies in 2013.
Her swift ascent in academia, from earning her highest academic degree to obtaining full professorship within a span of eight years, was shared by Professor Salami on LinkedIn, where she expressed gratitude to her support system, including family, mentors, colleagues, friends, and the community.
Professor Salami, known for her advocacy and commitment to vulnerable migrant children, established the African Child and Youth Migration Network in 2018. This initiative focuses on gathering evidence regarding the health of migrant and displaced children in Africa and the global diaspora, earning her several grants and awards.
Her recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) underscores her leadership role in policy development, advocacy, and visioning for the CNA. The University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing celebrated her achievement on LinkedIn.
Reflecting on her journey, Professor Bukola Salami emphasized, “It's been hard work. I am very grateful to everyone who supported me through the journey including my family, mentors, colleagues, friends, and community.”
