Francisca Nneka Okeke

Francisca Nneka Okeke is a Nigerian physicist. She is a Professor of Physics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and first female head of a department in the University.

Quotes

• Lead as a model, by example. Leading women scientists must develop a leadership style that will be highly prized.
  • "Prof Francisca Okeke – the Nigerian Physicist helping us better understand climate change", This Is Africa (December 9, 2019)

• It is important to acknowledge that science is the key to the growth and development of a nation.
  • "Q&A: My work is attracting more girls into STEM careers", SciDev.net (December 31, 2021)

• Women should be encouraged to fully participate in the development of STEM, and take key positions in science matters in government as it will ensure the implementation of strategies for improving the participation of women in the development of science.
  • "Q&A: My work is attracting more girls into STEM careers", SciDev.net (December 31, 2021)

• My childhood curiosity is the key to my remarkable achievements and my passion for science.
  • "Africa's Female STEM Changemakers", The CEO Magazine

• In the past, core sciences such as physics were regarded as male domains where women were expected to be seen but not heard. People used to think that when you get into these subjects, the characteristics that are most worthily accepted for women including passivity, emotionality, intuition and receptivity would no longer be possessed by that woman.
  • "Africa's Female STEM Changemakers", The CEO Magazine