{"id":29344,"date":"2025-07-06T18:56:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T17:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/?p=29344"},"modified":"2025-07-06T18:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T17:57:19","slug":"women-in-academia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/women-in-academia\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Academia: Professor Adenike\u202fOsofisan\u2019s Call for Women to Support and Succeed Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>July 6, 2025<\/strong>, Professor Adenike Osofisan\u2014Nigeria\u2019s pioneering female professor of computer science\u2014issued a rallying call for women in academia to support one another with tangible actions rather than mere symbolism. Reflecting on decades of trailblazing in a male-dominated field, she bluntly declared: \u201cCharity begins at home. We women must begin to rally around ourselves\u2014not just celebrating International Women\u2019s Day with speeches and dances\u2014but through real action.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#from-tradition-to-transformation\">From Tradition to Transformation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#reigniting-womens-engagement-in-stem\">Reigniting Women\u2019s Engagement in STEM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#transforming-policy-leadership\">Transforming Policy &amp; Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dedication-through-advocacy\">Dedication Through Advocacy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-call-to-action-for-institutional-reform\">A Call to Action for Institutional Reform<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-power-of-mentorship\">The Power of Mentorship<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#quantifying-the-challenge\">Quantifying the Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#optimism-rooted-in-commitment\">Optimism Rooted in Commitment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#action-checklist-what-you-can-do-today\">Action Checklist: What You Can Do Today<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#block-52d2e4f3-7279-4426-9695-f5741873f2d3\">Join Our Social Media Channels:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"from-tradition-to-transformation\">From Tradition to Transformation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osofisan notes that today, discouraging daughters from education is largely a relic of the past. Now, the mantle of responsibility falls squarely on women themselves to foster growth by actively mentoring, sponsoring, and building successors in academia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She recounts: \u201cI have replaced myself in multiple folds wherever I go,\u201d underscoring a direct commitment to creating spaces for others. This approach, she says, stems from her own ascent\u2014the nurturing of talent that propels more women into prominent roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Prof-Adenike-Osofisan.jpg\" alt=\"Professor Adenike\u202fOsofisan\u2019s Call for Women to Support and Succeed Together\" class=\"wp-image-29346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Prof-Adenike-Osofisan.jpg 450w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Prof-Adenike-Osofisan-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Professor Adenike\u202fOsofisan\u2019s Call for Women to Support and Succeed Together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reigniting-womens-engagement-in-stem\">Reigniting Women\u2019s Engagement in STEM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A growing concern for Osofisan is the marked drop in female participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With UNESCO statistics indicating Nigerian women are only about 30% represented in STEM fields\u2014compared to 70% for men\u2014she issues an urgent warning: \u201cWe need to bring back incentives. Scholarships, research grants, gender\u2011balanced admissions\u2014they can bridge the gap.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She evokes memories of Chief Obafemi Awolowo\u2019s incentive policies, advocating for their revival to stem the tide of apathy and exclusion among young women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transforming-policy-leadership\">Transforming Policy &amp; Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A glaring imbalance persists at the apex of educational leadership in Nigeria. \u201cHow many female vice\u2011chancellors or faculty deans do we have?\u201d Osofisan challenges. She views women\u2019s ascent to top positions not merely as a box to check, but as a vital lever for change. \u201cRepresentation at the top inspires a whole generation,\u201d she observes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, she warns that tokens do little good. \u201cBring in quality women\u2014competent, knowledgeable leaders,\u201d she insists. She cites one mentee who rose through the civil service to become a permanent secretary\u2014proof that merit matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dedication-through-advocacy\">Dedication Through Advocacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osofisan\u2019s career reflects her principles. In her 2006 transformative role as president of the Computer Professionals\u202fRegistration Council of Nigeria, she became the <strong>first woman<\/strong> to hold that post, then ensured others joined her. \u201cWhen I became president, I made sure I pulled others up with me,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her own milestone of earning Nigeria\u2019s first Ph.D. in computer science in 1989\u2014then becoming Africa\u2019s first female professor in the field in 2006\u2014underscores a lifetime of breaking ceilings and now, helping dismantle barriers for the generations that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-call-to-action-for-institutional-reform\">A Call to Action for Institutional Reform<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osofisan urges universities and government bodies to implement targeted interventions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>STEM scholarships, grants<\/strong> and incentives to spark interest and retention among female students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gender-balanced admissions<\/strong> policies to normalise equal representation in STEM cohorts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deliberate leadership pipelines<\/strong>, ensuring qualified women rise to deanships, VC roles, and governing boards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship schemes<\/strong> enable every female academic to guide successors, producing a ripple effect of empowerment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-power-of-mentorship\">The Power of Mentorship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy message to young women,\u201d Osofisan says, \u201cis never to see yourself as inferior. If you have the knowledge and skills, step forward.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her emphasis on constructive mentoring instead of hollow gestures underscores a foundational truth: <strong>progress is built, not bestowed<\/strong>. Through mentorship and advocacy, women in academia can engineer a future where their presence is both expected and impacting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quantifying-the-challenge\">Quantifying the Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite significant strides, the numbers still lag behind. UNESCO\u2019s STEM discrepancy is stark\u201430% female versus 70% male. And recent statistics show just <strong>23%<\/strong> of Nigerian women access tertiary education, compared to <strong>40%<\/strong> of men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These figures aren\u2019t just data points\u2014they represent <em>lost potential<\/em>, both for individuals and for Nigeria\u2019s broader societal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"optimism-rooted-in-commitment\">Optimism Rooted in Commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the challenges, Osofisan remains optimistic. She believes that institutional resolve\u2014shaped by policy, practice, and a cultural shift among women themselves\u2014can make female academics the norm, not the exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her closing wisdom: \u201cEducation is the foundation of any society. If we want to build a better Nigeria, we must invest in women\u2019s education, support them, and ensure they reach the top.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-this-matters\">Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Empowering women in academia isn\u2019t charity\u2014it\u2019s <strong>strategic nation-building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diversifying STEM<\/strong> means unlocking innovation, creativity, and talent essential for Nigeria\u2019s competitiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusive leadership<\/strong> ensures policies reflect broader perspectives, driving fairer decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentored success<\/strong> replicates itself: each woman aided seeds future leaders across faculties, labs, and classrooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Professor Adenike\u202fOsofisan\u2019s Call for Women to Support and Succeed Together\" class=\"wp-image-29348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-630x420.jpeg 630w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together-681x454.jpeg 681w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Professor-Adenike\u202fOsofisans-Call-for-Women-to-Support-and-Succeed-Together.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Adenike Osofisan\u2019s message transcends ceremony. It\u2019s a <strong>practical methodology <\/strong>built on active mentorship, systemic shifts, and meritocratic leadership. Her life illustrates how transformative concentrated, honest effort can be. If women in academia take her message to heart, the future will see not just one female professor, but a generation where women lead, shape, and inspire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"action-checklist-what-you-can-do-today\">Action Checklist: What You Can Do Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ccd7e3\"><thead><tr><th>Role<\/th><th>Action<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Young Female Scholar<\/td><td>Sponsor a female colleague for leadership or conference roles.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University Leader<\/td><td>Institute gender-balanced admissions and promotions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Policy-Maker<\/td><td>Fund scholarships and research grants targeting women.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic Peer<\/td><td>Sponsor a female colleague into leadership or conference roles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-7a23f3d3-4f1a-476f-9c64-8f7ac716362a\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/GxfCtlAzWSMAtz92Gn6fws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our WhatsApp community<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-52d2e4f3-7279-4426-9695-f5741873f2d3\"><strong>Join Our Social Media Channels:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-94acb84b-cfee-4103-91d3-62ca876dc952\">WhatsApp:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaINDLn8V0toq2u6BJ34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-055324f2-3ef3-40f9-a653-4e12ab21628b\">Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Naijaeyess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-cae490bf-bb38-4d3a-9baf-0cfb0f969a3b\">Twitter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/naija_eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-e606ac25-5ad3-4554-b040-91e128168da9\">Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naijaeyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-1cc078de-fd0e-42a2-ae28-baf9e64d5742\">TikTok:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@naijaeyes2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NaijaEyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-6dd2d42f-b88e-4033-86a3-690974cd0442\"><a href=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/category\/education\/\">READ THE LATEST EDUCATION&nbsp; NEWS<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 6, 2025, Professor Adenike Osofisan\u2014Nigeria\u2019s pioneering female professor of computer science\u2014issued a rallying call for women in academia to support one another with tangible actions rather than mere symbolism. 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