Salamatu Fada
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Dr.Salamatu Fada is a Nigerian-British conservation scientist and educator specializing in climate action and vegetation change in West and East Africa. Her research supported by the International Foundation of Science and the Nigerian Government, investigates environmental factors affecting vegetation dynamics in these regions.[1] She is a consultant on conservation and environmental management in Nigeria, the UK, and Ghana through her company JAVS Environmental Care Ltd.[2] Fada has contributed to biodiversity conservation efforts in Nigeria through collaborations with various organizations.[3][4] In recognition of her academic and professional contributions, Bangor University awarded her an Honorary Doctorate Degree from[5][6][7].
Early life and education
[edit]Fada was born in Balanga LGA in Gombe State and later moved to Bangor, Gwynedd in North Wales.[8] She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Jos, Nigeria. She obtained a PhD in Conservation Biology from Bangor University in the United Kingdom and was a Research Fellow at the Centre for Evidence Based Conservation there.[9]
Career
[edit]In the United Kingdom, Fada holds a seat on the Bangor City Council.[10] She serves as the Vice Chair of Adult Learning Wales[11][12] and leads its Learner Experience Committee. Fada is a member of the Advisory Committee of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in Wales[2] and an ambassador of Climate Cymru in the UK.[13]
Fada is a member of the Expert Assessment Group for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List, focusing on conservation efforts in Nigeria.[14]
She established the North Wales Africa Society to promote cultural exchange and collaboration between North Wales and African communities.[15][16][17][18]
She is the chief executive officer of Tallafi UK, an organization she founded that promotes education and sustainable development.[citation needed]
Fada convened the Coalition of Biodiversity Conservationists in Nigeria.[3]
She is a member of the CEEDER Review College within the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence in the UK.[19]
Awards and honors
[edit]- Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) from Bangor University, UK (July 2023) for contributions to conservation biology and education.[5]
- Included in "100 Change Makers in Wales", UK (2023).[20]
- North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Award, UK (2022) for promoting community well-being and safety in North Wales.[21]
- Outstanding Leadership Award by Gwynedd Council at the Black History Awards (2021).[18]
References
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- ^ a b "Advisory Committee for Wales" (PDF). Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. February 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "CBCN Meets on Biodiversity - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Nigeria's Elephants and the Dwindling Populations: Any Hope for Recovery? - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ a b "Honorary Degrees 2023". Bangor University. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Aye, The Bangor (2023-07-12). "Dr Salamatu Jidda-Fada awarded honorary degree at Bangor University | The Bangor Aye". Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Nmodu, Danlami (2023-07-30). "UNIJOS don gets Bangor University award Newsdiaryonline". Newsdiaryonline. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Salamatu, Fada (2020). "Deputy Dr Salamatu Fada - North Wales Bangor - Black History Wales (BHWales)". blackhistorywales.org.uk/. Black History Wales.
- ^ "CEBC News". www.cebc.bangor.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Bangor City Council - Cyngor Dinas Bangor - Councillors". cyngordinasbangor.llyw.cymru. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Council Member - Salamatu J. Fada". www.adultlearning.wales. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Salamatu FADA personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Salamatu". Climate Cymru. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Nigeria". IUCN Green List. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Owen, Annie (2022-09-30). "Black students are struggling to find housing in North Wales because of racism". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "North Wales Africa Society | Cymdeithas Affrica Gogledd Cymru". North Wales Africa Society | Cymdeithas Affrica Gogledd Cymru. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Mansfield, Mark (2022-09-29). "Black students struggling to find accommodation because of racism". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ a b "Gwynedd Council shows support for North Wales African Society Awards". North Wales Chronicle. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "CEEDER Teams – Environmental Evidence". Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ Jones, Branwen (2023-01-24). "The 100 people changing the face of Wales". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
- ^ "Local heroes recognised by PCC in special Community Awards Ceremony | Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales". www.northwales-pcc.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-22.