Amina Ahmed El-Imam (born 27 July 1983) is a Nigerian microbiologist, academic and politician who is Commissioner for Health in Kwara State. She is a Native of

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Kwara State Kwara () is a state in Western Nigeria, bordered to the east by Kogi State, to the north by Niger State, and to the south by Ekiti, Osun, and Oyo states, while its western border makes up part of the international border with Benin. Its ca ...

and senior lecturer in microbiology at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Early life and education

Born on 27 July 1983, in Nigeria, El-Imam obtained a microbiology degrees at

Ahmadu Bello University The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a public research university located in Zaria, Nigeria, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was opened in 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria. The university has four colleges, three schools, 18 faculties, ...

, Zaria, Nigeria. She was on a 9-month fellowship as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the

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, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Career

Ahmed El-Imam, a senior lecturer specializing in food and industrial microbiology at the

University of Ilorin University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is a federal government-owned public research university in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. The university's main campus sits on an expansive area of land, about 5,000 hectares in the ancient city of Ilorin; making ...

, is serving as a faculty member in microbiology. She completed her Ph.D. in Biological Systems and Organisms at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom in 2017. Her academic journey also includes a Master's degree in the same field from Ahmadu Bello University in 2007 and an undergraduate degree in Biological Systems and Organisms from the same university in 2003.

Academic

El-Imam is a senior lecturer in microbiology at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, specializing in food and industrial microbiology. Her research has primarily focused on food preservation and understanding the microorganisms associated with the spoilage of various traditional foods. She leads a research group specializing in the statistical optimization of fermentative processes.

Politics

El-Imam assumed the position of Kwara State Commissioner for Health on September 5, 2023 after being nominated on July 27, 2023 and receiving confirmation on August 29, 2023.

Notable achievements

El-Imam joined the Advisory Board of PressPayNg, an Education Technology Company offering creative funding solutions for tertiary institution students in Nigeria. She authored two books, "Knowing Microbes" and "Time Management for Professional Women," which were launched on her birthday. El-Imam's appointment as Kwara State Honourable Commissioner For Health was confirmed on August 29, 2023. El-Imam is a member of the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World.

Medical Outreach in Kwara

El-Imam, actively participated in various initiatives. These included medical outreach programs across the state, a visitation to Offa Specialist Hospital, and an official visit to a victim of a fallen tree in Ilorin. Additionally, she played a key role in the flag-off of the 2023 Measles Campaign and Routine Immunization Outreach in Ilorin The Governor's approval of a statewide health outreach further underscored the significance of these efforts. Moreover, Dr. El-Imam took charge of the Cancer Treatment Center, addressing the alarming statistic of 62,000 annual cancer deaths in Nigeria, as highlighted by Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq on October 6, 2023. This comprehensive approach reflects her commitment to enhancing healthcare and addressing critical health issues in Kwara State.

References

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