The Treasurer of the Society, Prof Aisha Abdulkadir has been appointed as the new Head of Department (HOD) of the Soil Science Department, by the Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Prof. Aisha Abdulkadir obtained both B. Agriculture and Msc Soil Science degrees from Ahmadu Bello University and her PhD from Wageningen University, The Netherlands. Prof. Aisha Abdulkadiris employed Read More…
The Soil Science Society of Nigeria, in its 47th Annual Conference hosted at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, conferred the prestigious award of fellowship to Prof. Nafi’u Abdu of the Department of Soil Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Prof. Nafi’u Abdu presenting himself for the fellowship award. Briefs on Prof. Nafi’u Abdu. A renowned scholar, Prof. Nafi’u Abdu is a Prof. of Read More…
The Soil Science Society of Nigeria, in its 47th Annual Conference hosted at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, also conferred a merit award to Prof. Walter O. Enwezor formally of the Department of Soil Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Prof. Walter O. Enwezor was born on 3rd of November, 1936 in Awkuzu, Anambra State. He attended the prestigious University of Ibadan, where he obtained both theRead More…
Professor Victor O. Chude, the Registrar of the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science has emerged as the President-Elect of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) for the period 2023-2026. He was returned unopposed following his nomination by SSSN and endorsement by various affiliated national societies. Prof Chude becomes the first African to be elected into the position. Functions of the IRead More…
With a heavy heart, the Society received the sad news of the demise of her amiable Vice President, Prof. Esther Adeyinka Okubena-Dipeolu, on 18th April 2023. Professor Okubena-Dipeolu was the immediate past treasurer of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) before becoming the Vice President in March 2022. Her memories will continue to be treasured in our hearts. The fellows and members of SRead More…