Professor Elkanah J. Sambo Receives Prestigious Academic Excellence Award

Professor Elkanah J. Sambo, Director of Advancement at Taraba State University, Jalingo, has been honored with the Jenjo Youth Academic Excellence Award 2024.

This prestigious award recognizes his outstanding contributions to academia and his dedication to excellence in research and education.

Professor Sambo is a renowned expert in Public Health Parasitology and Medical Entomology, with a strong academic background that includes a BSc in Zoology, MSc in Applied Parasitology and Entomology, MSc in Public Health, and a PhD in Public Health Parasitology. He has also undergone postdoctoral training in EU grant writing and stimulating sustainable entrepreneurial thinking in science from the University of Turku, Finland, and the University of Lancaster, UK, respectively.

Throughout his career, Professor Sambo has held various leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Biological Sciences, Coordinator of the School of Preliminary Studies, and Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at Taraba State University, Jalingo. He has supervised over 90 undergraduate projects, 50 MSc dissertations, and 8 PhD theses, demonstrating his commitment to mentorship and academic excellence.

The Jenjo Youth Academic Excellence Award 2024 is a testament to Professor Sambo's hard work, dedication, and contributions to academia. His achievement serves as an inspiration to his colleagues and students, and his recognition is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his expertise and commitment to excellence.