A Senior Professor of Applied Mathematics, a Nigerian professor of Mathematics and Director of Post Graduate Studies at Cape Peninsula University (CPTU) in South Africa, Professor Oluwole Daniel Makinde, has emerged winner of the African Union Kwame Nkrumah 2011 Scientific Award for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation.

Makinde schooled in former University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he obtained a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree. He also obtained a Doctorate degree from the University of Bristol. He has contributed immensely to the upliftment of previously disadvantaged groups in Africa especially in the area of mathematical science research and training.

The award ceremony took place at the African Union Commission Headquarters during the formal opening ceremony of the 18th AU Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Sunday, January 29th, 2012.