Biography of Nigeria's Foremost Professor of Statistics, Emeritus Professor James

Emeritus Professor James is a distinguished Nigerian academic and statistician who has made significant contributions to the field of statistics in Nigeria and beyond. He is widely recognized as the foremost professor of statistics in Nigeria and has received numerous awards and honors for his work.

Early Life and Education

Emeritus Professor James was born in 1940 in a small village in southern Nigeria. He attended primary and secondary school in his village before proceeding to the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in statistics in 1963.

BIOGRAPHY OF NIGERIA’S FOREMOST PROFESSOR OF STATISTICS, EMERITUS PROFESSOR JAMES NWOYE ADICHIE

by Rick Tramonto

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After graduating from the University of Ibadan, Professor James worked as a statistician in the Nigerian civil service for several years. In 1970, he obtained a scholarship to study for a Master of Science degree in statistics at the University of London. He completed his Master's degree in 1972 and returned to Nigeria to resume his work in the civil service.

In 1975, Professor James obtained a Commonwealth scholarship to study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree in statistics at the University of Cambridge. He completed his PhD in 1979 and returned to Nigeria to join the faculty of the University of Ibadan.

Academic Career

Professor James's academic career at the University of Ibadan spanned over three decades. He held various positions in the Department of Statistics, including Head of Department and Dean of the Faculty of Science.

Professor James's research interests focused on applied statistics, particularly in the areas of health, education, and agriculture. He published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed journals and supervised many postgraduate students who went on to become successful statisticians in their own right.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of statistics, Professor James was awarded the prestigious title of Emeritus Professor by the University of Ibadan in 2005.

Awards and Honors

Professor James has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including:

* Fellow of the Nigerian Statistical Association * Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society * Fellow of the American Statistical Association * Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nigerian Statistical Association * Order of the Niger (OON) from the Nigerian government

Legacy

Emeritus Professor James is a highly respected and influential figure in the field of statistics in Nigeria and beyond. His research has made a significant impact on the development of statistical methods and their application to real-world problems.

Professor James has also played a key role in mentoring and training the next generation of statisticians in Nigeria. Many of his former students have gone on to become leading statisticians in academia, government, and industry.

Emeritus Professor James is a true pioneer in the field of statistics in Nigeria. His contributions to the field have been immense and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of statisticians to come.

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BIOGRAPHY OF NIGERIA’S FOREMOST PROFESSOR OF STATISTICS, EMERITUS PROFESSOR JAMES NWOYE ADICHIE

by Rick Tramonto

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Language	:	English
File size	:	65674 KB
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