Tinubu Applauds Prof. Ijeoma Uchegbu's Appointment As President Of Wolfson College

In a recent statement released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Tinubu extended hearty congratulations to Nigerian-born Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, Ijeoma Uchegbu, on her election as President of Wolfson College, a distinguished institution among the 31 colleges affiliated with the University of Cambridge.

President Tinubu commended Professor Uchegbu for her remarkable achievement, hailing her as an exemplary ambassador for Nigeria and recognizing her unwavering dedication to advancing the frontiers of pharmaceutical science. The President lauded her as a symbol of the ingenuity, brilliance, and hard work consistently associated with the Nigerian people both within the country and abroad.

Expressing optimism for Professor Uchegbu's future success in her pivotal role, President Tinubu assured the Nigerian Diaspora of his administration's steadfast commitment to establishing a robust interface mechanism. This mechanism aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, promote investment opportunities, and strengthen bonds in accordance with the President's '4D Foreign Policy.'

The University of Cambridge has revealed that Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu, a distinguished figure in Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, will assume the role of the seventh President of Wolfson College, one of the esteemed 31 colleges affiliated with the university.

The official declaration, titled "Wolfson Elects Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu as the College's 7th President," was released on the University's website. Professor Uchegbu, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to nanoparticle drug delivery, is set to succeed the current President, Professor Jane Clarke, with the transition scheduled for October 1, 2024.

At present, Professor Uchegbu holds a position as a lecturer at University College London, further highlighting her expertise and standing in the field of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience. The appointment of Professor Uchegbu adds another layer of distinction to the leadership of Wolfson College and underscores the University of Cambridge's commitment to excellence in academia and research.