8-Years After Earning PhD Nigerian Lady Becomes Professor At University of Alberta, Canada

An exceptional and brilliant Nigerian woman, Bukola Salami has been awarded a Professorship at the University of Alberta, Canada just 8 years after she earned her Ph.D. Degree.

The smart Nigerian lady, Professor Bukola Salami is a Registered Nurse in Canada earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Windsor, Canada. She proceeded to the University of Toronto, Canada for her Master’s Degree in Nursing with specification in Nursing Administration.

In 2008, she started her Doctorate (PhD) Degree also at the University of Toronto and bagged her highest academic degree in Nursing in the year 2013. Eight (8) years after she earned her PhD, Bukola Salami was promoted to become a full professor.

While announcing her academic achievement on Linkedin, Professor Bukola announced that she achieved her feat at a record time in her career. “Its been hard work. I am very grateful to everyone who supported me through the journey including my family, mentors, colleagues, friends and community,” she said. Professor Bukola Salami is notable for supporting vulnerable migrant children in Canada and worldwide.

In 2018, she created the African Child and Youth Migration Network with the aim of compiling evidence on the health of migrant andb displaced children in Africa and the global diaspora. She has received several grants and awards to expand the network’s capacity. Most recently, Professor Bukola Salami was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).

Prof Bukola has also been elected to the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Board of Directors. As a member of the board, Salami will be involved in policy development, advocacy and visioning for the CNA.

Source:allschool.com.ng

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