President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six Nigerians in the Diaspora who have been honoured with the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. Established in 1996 by former President Bill Clinton, this award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers at the early stages of their careers.
The 2025 recipients, announced by U.S. President Joe Biden, were recognized for their groundbreaking contributions in fields such as public health, biomedical engineering, and computer science. These individuals are affiliated with renowned institutions and agencies across the United States, showcasing the remarkable achievements of Nigerians on the global stage.
The Nigerian awardees include Professor Azeez Butali of the University of Iowa, Associate Professor Ijeoma Opara of Yale University, and Dr. Oluwatomi Akindele from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Others are Dr. Eno Ebong from Northeastern University, Dr. Oluwasanmi Koyejo of Stanford University, and Dr. Abidemi Ajiboye from Case Western Reserve University.
In a statement, Tinubu lauded these honourees, emphasizing their role as ambassadors of Nigeria’s vast potential for excellence in science, technology, and innovation. He expressed optimism that their expertise would contribute significantly to Nigeria’s development agenda under his Renewed Hope initiative.
