Professor Ogechi Adeola. Credit: LinkedIn | University of Kigali
Nigerian academic, Professor Ogechi Adeola, has been recognised among the Top 10 Scientists in Rwanda in the 2026 AD Scientific Index, emerging as the country’s leading researcher in Business and Management.
Adeola, who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Enterprise) at the University of Kigali, received the recognition for her contributions to research and scholarly impact.
The honour comes months after she was named among the Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists in 2025, further cementing her reputation for research excellence.
According to the University of Kigali in a statement on Wednesday, the recognition reflects Adeola’s sustained commitment to advancing knowledge through research, innovation and academic leadership. Related News Okoya family celebrates last daughter’s graduation from UK varsity ’SMEs risk collapse without operational structure’ Nigerian scholar honoured in UK
