A Nigerian academic and Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Rwanda, Professor Ogechi Adeola, has been ranked among the world’s top two percent scientists in the 2025 edition of the Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking.
She is the only representative from the University of Kigali among the 14 Rwandan researchers who made the prestigious list this year. Adeola earned recognition for her outstanding contributions in the field of Business and Management.
Announcing the feat on Wednesday, the University of Kigali stated via Facebook:
“The University of Kigali celebrates the recognition of 14 scientists in Rwanda named among the world’s Top 2% most influential researchers in the prestigious Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking (2025 edition). We are especially honoured by the inclusion of Prof. Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor at University of Kigali, for her outstanding contributions in Business and Management, standing out in a list largely dominated by health and medical sciences.”
Similarly, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) congratulated another Nigerian, Dr. Ayodeji Amobonye Emmanuel, who was also named among the world’s top two percent scientists.
NiDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described Emmanuel as “a beacon of excellence and a worthy ambassador of Nigeria in the global scientific community.”
According to the Commission, Amobonye, a Biotechnology expert, was recognised for his significant contributions to scientific research and global impact. He obtained his PhD from the Durban University of Technology, South Africa, where he also lectured and conducted research. He currently serves as a Research Fellow at the Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania.
The Stanford–Elsevier global ranking highlights researchers whose publications have achieved exceptional impact across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields.
NiDCOM added: “His achievement not only promotes the image of Nigeria in the diaspora but also serves as an inspiration to young scientists across the country.”
This year’s edition recognised 291 researchers from Nigerian universities and the diaspora—an increase from 233 Nigerians listed in 2024—out of more than 200,000 scientists worldwide.
By featuring on the list, scholars earn international recognition for advancing knowledge and shaping their respective fields.
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