< img src="https://edugist.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot_20260408-102345.jpg"alt =""> A teacher at Ahmadu Bello University, Halimah Sani-Sambo, has made history as the very first female Professor of Actuarial Science in Nigeria.
Sani-Sambo, who likewise acts as the Head of the Department of Actuarial Science and Insurance coverage, explained her accomplishment as a milestone not only for herself however for her neighborhood and the nation at big.
Sharing her thoughts, she expressed appreciation for the journey and the support she got along the method.
“All praise is due to God Almighty. I am the first female Teacher of Actuarial Science in Nigeria, from Unguwan Juma– the land of Queen Amina of Zazzau– and also the Head of the Department of Actuarial Science and Insurance. These are amongst the lots of blessings of God upon me.”
She even more appreciated the role of her support group in her success.
“I all the best appreciate my parents, instructors, household, good friends, mentors, associates, and many specifically my four kids. I hope this accomplishment benefits mankind in both worlds.”
Her achievement is being commemorated as a considerable step forward for women in academia and the field of actuarial science in Nigeria.