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nuru·Education· Sep 5, 2026

Seven Nigerians Who Became Professors Before Age 40

Seven Nigerians Who Became Professors Before Age 40

These seven Nigerians attained professorships in their 30s across fields including law, quantity surveying, economics, linguistics, mechanical engineering and pharmacy. They include Damilola Sunday Olawuyi, who became a Professor of Law at 32; Michael Umale Adikwu, who became a Professor of Pharmacy at 35; and Ahmad Ibrahim Doko, who became a Professor of Quantity Surveying at 37. Also featured are Francis Oisaghaede Egbokhare and Ayodele Awojobi, who became professors at 37, as well as Aisha Sani Maikudi and Evans Osabuohien, who attained professorship at 38. Their achievements highlight exceptional academic progress in Nigerian universities.

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