The American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter marked its 10th anniversary with the 10th Annual Symposium themed “Advancing Sustainability through AI-Driven Chemistry,” held from May 4 to 7, 2025, at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja. The event convened leading scientists, policymakers, and innovators to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable chemistry practices. In her welcome address, Prof. Edu J. Inam, Chair of ACS Nigeria, highlighted the chapter’s decade-long achievements and the critical role of AI in addressing global challenges like climate change and environmental degradation. She stressed that AI empowers chemists…
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Indeed, in moments of deep national difficulty, we must ask: who spoke truth to power? Who reminded leadership of the people’s pulse? For when the leader is encased in applause, it is not the tailor who should be questioned, but the trusted companions who insisted the robe was flawless. Let us be clear: a nation cannot grow inside an echo chamber. And those who build it—through gentle omissions and well-timed silences—must someday reckon with its consequences. So, we watch—not with bitterness, but with clarity. We remember—not out of vengeance, but for the sake of vigilance. For the arc of history,…
In the life of every nation, it is tempting—perhaps even convenient—to focus blame solely on those in formal positions of power. Yet history suggests a more layered truth: the slow unraveling of societies often begins not at the center, but around it—among those who whisper influence without bearing its weight, who possess access without accountability. These are the polished minds, the lettered elites, the eloquent voices who, rather than challenge the system, cushion it with compliments and curated applause. Leadership, at its core, is not only a matter of policy—it is shaped by perception. And perception is, more often than…
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