OAU Don Elected as Western Africa Representative of Union for African Population Studies

Prof. Akanni Akinyemi, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been elected as the Western Africa Representative of the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) during its 9th conference held in Lilongwe, Malawi.

May 27, 2024 - 15:58

OAU Don Elected as Western Africa Representative of Union for African Population Studies

Prof. Akanni Akinyemi, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been elected as the Western Africa Representative of the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS). His election took place during the ongoing 9th UAPS conference held in Lilongwe, Malawi, from May 20th to 24th, 2024.

In his new role, Prof. Akinyemi will oversee UAPS activities in West Africa for the next two years. The Union is dedicated to promoting research, capacity building, and policy dialogue in population and development across Africa. As part of this mission, the UAPS Council is inviting contributions from population scientists to propose new thematic areas to further African development.

The 9th UAPS conference saw a significant participation from Nigeria, including staff from OAU who presented several abstracts. The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among population scientists and policymakers from across the continent.

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Prof. Akinyemi's election is a testament to his dedication and expertise in the field of population studies, and it marks a significant milestone for OAU and the broader academic community in Nigeria. His leadership is expected to drive impactful research and policy initiatives that address critical population issues in West Africa.