Keynote Speaker Announcement: Her Excellency, Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

We are thrilled to announce that Her Excellency, Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim will be our Special Guest of Honour and the distinguished Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Virtual Colloquium in honor of General Ibrahim Babangida

Her Excellency Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a renowned scientist, accomplished academic, and distinguished former President of Mauritius. Serving as the first female President of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018, Dr. Gurib-Fakim made history by breaking new ground in both political and scientific arenas. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Exeter University, she is celebrated for her pioneering research in the field of ethnobotany, focusing on the medicinal and nutritional properties of the plants of the Indian Ocean region.

Before her presidency, Dr. Gurib-Fakim held the position of Managing Director at the Centre for Phytotherapy Research (CEPHYR), where she spearheaded numerous projects that bridged traditional knowledge with modern science. She also served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Mauritius, where she contributed significantly to the development of science and higher education in the region. Read more..