Nigerian academic Professor Ogechi Adeola, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali in Rwanda, has been ranked among the world’s top two per cent of scientists in the 2025 Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking.
Adeola, who was recognised in the field of Business and Management, is the only University of Kigali scholar included in this year’s list of 14 Rwandan scientists.
The university, in a statement on Wednesday, celebrated her inclusion, describing her as an exceptional academic whose work stands out in a ranking largely dominated by medical and health sciences.
“The University of Kigali is proud of 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),” the institution wrote on its Facebook page.
“We are especially honoured by the inclusion of Prof. Ogechi Adeola for her outstanding contributions in Business and Management.”
Another Nigerian Honoured.
In a related recognition, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) congratulated Dr Ayodeji Amobonye Emmanuel, another Nigerian scholar, for also making the global list.
NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Tuesday, praised Emmanuel as “a beacon of excellence and a worthy ambassador of Nigeria in the global scientific community.”
Amobonye, who specialises in Biotechnology, earned his PhD at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa, where he also served as a lecturer and researcher.
He is currently a Research Fellow at the Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania.
According to NiDCOM, his recognition for impactful scientific contributions “not only elevates Nigeria’s image in the diaspora but also inspires young scientists across the country.”
The Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking is based on data indexed in Scopus up to the end of 2024.
It highlights the world’s most-cited researchers across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields.
The 2025 edition lists over 200,000 researchers globally, out of which more than 100,000 had the highest citation impact.
This year, 291 researchers affiliated with Nigerian universities and the diaspora were recognised, a notable rise from 233 Nigerians listed in 2024.
By featuring in this list, scholars such as Adeola and Amobonye join the ranks of leading global researchers whose work continues to advance knowledge and influence their scientific communities.
