Adetowun Ogunsheye

Adetowun Ogunsheye

academic Nigeria

Adetowun Ogunsheye is Nigeria’s first female professor and a distinguished librarian known for her significant contributions to education and library science. Born into a family that valued education, she pursued her studies at Queen’s College, Yaba, and later at the University College, Ibadan, and Newnham College, Cambridge. Throughout her academic career, she overcame challenges as a woman in academia, ultimately becoming the first female professor in Nigeria. Prof. Ogunsheye has dedicated her life to promoting literacy and the importance of reading, emphasizing the need for a reading culture even in the digital age. Her legacy as an educator and mentor continues to inspire future generations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
470,638
Power
1,023$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 9.00 0.23% +0% 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
Totals 1 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
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