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 IUSS President include:
- Providing leadership, focus and direction both within and outside of the IUSS.
- Within the Union, the President, working together with the other President’s Committee and in consultation with the Executive Committee and Council, is expected to develop and implement strategic directions and actions to take the Union forward to ensure that it is recognised as the pre-eminent international body in the field of soil science.
- The President also chair meetings of the Council, the Executive Committee and the President’s Committee and will be responsible for the proper conduct of the business of the Union.
- Externally, the President represents the Union in international forums, such as the International Science Council, and act as its spokesperson when dealing with the media, national members of the IUSS, sister organizations, United Nations entities and government departments as required.
The SSSN congratulates and wishes Professor V. O Chude devine guidance in his new responsibilities.
