Salamatu Fada
Nigerian-British scientist and educator (born 1974)
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Salamatu Jidda Fada (born November 1, 1974) is a Nigerian-British conservation scientist, international development specialist, and educator. Her research focuses on the effects of climate change and vegetation change in West and East Africa.[1] She has worked with several conservation organisations in Nigeria on biodiversity and community-based environmental initiatives.[2][3]
Cllr. Dr. Salamatu Jidda-Fada | |
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| Born | November 1, 1974 Balanga, Nigeria |
| Education | Bangor University (PhD) University of Jos (BSc, MSc) |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation | Conservation scientist |
Political party | Independent |
| Website | https://salamatufada.com/ |
Early life and education
Fada was born in the Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria, and later moved to Bangor, Wales. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geography (1997) and a Master of Science in Environmental and Resources Planning (2005) from the University of Jos. Following her master's degree, she was appointed as senior lecturer at the same institution.[4][5]
In 2011, Fada received a PhD in Conservation Biology from Bangor University. For the next two years, she worked there as a research fellow at the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation.[6]
In 2016, Fada completed her postdoctoral research project titled "GyaraYankari."[4]
Career
United Kingdom
Fada has held several academic and advisory positions in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. She served as a member of Bangor City Council in Wales[7] and as Vice Chair of Adult Learning Wales, where she leads the Learner Experience Committee.[8][9] She is a member of the Advisory Committee for Wales at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds[10] and an ambassador for Climate Cymru, a Welsh environmental coalition.[11]
Nigeria
In Nigeria, Fada is part of the Expert Assessment Group for the International Union for Conservation of Nature Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.[12] She convened the Coalition of Biodiversity Conservationists in Nigeria.[13]
Organisations and Initiatives
Fada founded Tallafi UK, an organisation focused on educational and sustainable development initiatives between the United Kingdom and Africa.[14] She also co-founded the North Wales Africa Society, which facilitates cultural exchange between communities in North Wales and African countries.[15]
She is a member of the CEEDER Review College within the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence.[16]
Affiliations
- JAVS Environmental Care Ltd. (Founder)[17]
- University of Jos (Senior Lecturer)[18]
- Bangor City Council (Councillor)[19]
- Tallafi UK & Tallafi Education Initiative (Founder)[20]
- Climate Cymru (Ambassador & Steering Committee Member)[21]
- Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEEDER) (Review College Member)[22]
- Centre for Sustainability Research and Practice (CSRaP) (Co-Founder)[23]
- Addysg Oedolion, Cymru (Vice-Chair)[24]
- Missions Supporters League (UK/EU Regional Coordinator)[23]
- North Wales African Society (Co-Founder, Advisor)[25]
- Coalition for Biodiversity Conservationists of Nigeria (Convener)[26]
- Welsh Government, Climate Change & Rural Affairs (CCRA) (Eryri National Park Authority Member)[27]
- Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Cymru, UK (Advisory Committee Member)[23]
- Expert Assessment Group, IUCN Green List (Appointed Member)[23]
- African Development Bank Group (Consultant)[23]
- The Shift Initiative (Board Member)[23]
- Bangor University (Student Ambassador to Nigeria and Ghana)[28]
- UK/EU Diaspora Affairs, Gombe State (Regional Coordinator)[23]
- GyaraYankari (Founder)[23]
- Triumphant Youth Foundation (Board Member)[23]
- Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) (Consultant on Development & Partnerships)[23]
Awards
- Outstanding Black Women Award, Race Council Cymru Black History Awards (2015)[23]
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Gwynedd Council Black History Awards (2021)[29]
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Conwy Council Black History Awards (2022)[23]
- North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Award (2022)[30]
- Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Bangor University (2023)[31]
- Named among "100 Change Makers in Wales" by WalesOnline (2023)[32]
- Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Award (EMWWAA) for Management and Leadership (Finalist) (2023)[33]
- Sheroes Among Us Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023)[23]
- Women Who Lead Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023)[23]
- Outstanding Contribution to Public Service Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023)[23]
- Ad-hoc Committee Member, the Institution of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (2024)[23]