“Nigerians Talk Big and Don’t Do The Work” – Scientist Reveals Why Nigeria Is Not Included In Scientific Research

 

“Nigerians Talk Big and Don’t Do The Work” – Scientist Reveals Why Nigeria Is Not Included In Scientific Research

Twitter user @IfyAniebo, founder of African Health Magazine and Aspen New Voices fellow has said that Nigeria is missing out on major collaborations and opportunities for scientific research in the West African region.

She gave her reasons in a series of tweets. See below:

https://twitter.com/IfyAniebo/status/883743726346096640

There are many scientific research opportunities in Ghana and Kenya – with funding! They've created collaborations with Western institutions

— Dr. Ify Aniebo (@IfyAniebo) July 8, 2017

Young research scientists like myself either stay back in the U.K., go to the U.S, or consider opportunities in South Africa or Ghana.

— Dr. Ify Aniebo (@IfyAniebo) July 8, 2017

https://twitter.com/IfyAniebo/status/883745442458107904

It's quite unfortunate. Whilst Nigeria snoozes where science is concerned, watch out for Kenya and Ghana in the next decade. Kudos to them.

— Dr. Ify Aniebo (@IfyAniebo) July 8, 2017

https://twitter.com/IfyAniebo/status/883748048043724800

https://twitter.com/IfyAniebo/status/883748158945275904