Salamatu Fada

Cllr. Dr.
Salamatu Jidda-Fada
Born (1974-11-01) November 1, 1974
Balanga, Nigeria
EducationBangor University (PhD) University of Jos (BSc, MSc)
Alma materUniversity of Jos
OccupationConservation scientist
Political party
Independent
Websitehttps://salamatufada.com/

Salamatu Jidda Fada (born November 1, 1974) is a Nigerian-British conservation scientist, international development specialist, and educator. Her research focuses on the effects of climate change and vegetation change in West and East Africa.[1] She has worked with several conservation organisations in Nigeria on biodiversity and community-based environmental initiatives.[2][3]

Early life and education

Fada was born in the Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria, and later moved to Bangor, Wales. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geography (1997) and a Master of Science in Environmental and Resources Planning (2005) from the University of Jos. Following her master's degree, she was appointed as senior lecturer at the same institution.[4][5]

In 2011, Fada received a PhD in Conservation Biology from Bangor University. For the next two years, she worked there as a research fellow at the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation.[6]

In 2016, Fada completed her postdoctoral research project titled "GyaraYankari."[4]

Career

United Kingdom

Fada has held several academic and advisory positions in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. She served as a member of Bangor City Council in Wales[7] and as Vice Chair of Adult Learning Wales, where she leads the Learner Experience Committee.[8][9] She is a member of the Advisory Committee for Wales at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds[10] and an ambassador for Climate Cymru, a Welsh environmental coalition.[11]

Nigeria

In Nigeria, Fada is part of the Expert Assessment Group for the International Union for Conservation of Nature Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.[12] She convened the Coalition of Biodiversity Conservationists in Nigeria.[13]

Organisations and Initiatives

Fada founded Tallafi UK, an organisation focused on educational and sustainable development initiatives between the United Kingdom and Africa.[14] She also co-founded the North Wales Africa Society, which facilitates cultural exchange between communities in North Wales and African countries.[15]

She is a member of the CEEDER Review College within the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence.[16]

Affiliations

  • JAVS Environmental Care Ltd. (Founder)[17]
  • University of Jos (Senior Lecturer)[18]
  • Bangor City Council (Councillor)[19]
  • Tallafi UK & Tallafi Education Initiative (Founder)[20]
  • Climate Cymru (Ambassador & Steering Committee Member)[21]
  • Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEEDER) (Review College Member)[22]
  • Centre for Sustainability Research and Practice (CSRaP) (Co-Founder)[23]
  • Addysg Oedolion, Cymru (Vice-Chair)[24]
  • Missions Supporters League (UK/EU Regional Coordinator)[23]
  • North Wales African Society (Co-Founder, Advisor)[25]
  • Coalition for Biodiversity Conservationists of Nigeria (Convener)[26]
  • Welsh Government, Climate Change & Rural Affairs (CCRA) (Eryri National Park Authority Member)[27]
  • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Cymru, UK (Advisory Committee Member)[23]
  • Expert Assessment Group, IUCN Green List (Appointed Member)[23]
  • African Development Bank Group (Consultant)[23]
  • The Shift Initiative (Board Member)[23]
  • Bangor University (Student Ambassador to Nigeria and Ghana)[28]
  • UK/EU Diaspora Affairs, Gombe State (Regional Coordinator)[23]
  • GyaraYankari (Founder)[23]
  • Triumphant Youth Foundation (Board Member)[23]
  • Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) (Consultant on Development & Partnerships)[23]

Awards

  • Outstanding Black Women Award, Race Council Cymru Black History Awards (2015)[23]
  • Outstanding Leadership Award, Gwynedd Council Black History Awards (2021)[29]
  • Outstanding Leadership Award, Conwy Council Black History Awards (2022)[23]
  • North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Award (2022)[30]
  • Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Bangor University (2023)[31]
  • Named among "100 Change Makers in Wales" by WalesOnline (2023)[32]
  • Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Award (EMWWAA) for Management and Leadership (Finalist) (2023)[33]
  • Sheroes Among Us Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023)[23]
  • Women Who Lead Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023)[23]
  • Outstanding Contribution to Public Service Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023)[23]
  • Ad-hoc Committee Member, the Institution of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (2024)[23]

References

  1. ↑ "About – salamatufada.com". Retrieved 2026-01-17.
  2. ↑ "CBCN Meets on Biodiversity - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  3. ↑ "Nigeria's Elephants and the Dwindling Populations: Any Hope for Recovery? - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  4. 1 2 Fada, Salamantu. "Salamatu Jidda-Fada, PhD. DSc". Linkedin. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Salamatu, Fada (2020). "Deputy Dr Salamatu Fada - North Wales Bangor - Black History Wales (BHWales)". blackhistorywales.org.uk/. Black History Wales.
  6. ↑ "CEBC News". www.cebc.bangor.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  7. ↑ "Bangor City Council - Cyngor Dinas Bangor - Councillors". cyngordinasbangor.llyw.cymru. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  8. ↑ "Council Member - Salamatu J. Fada". www.adultlearning.wales. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  9. ↑ "Salamatu FADA personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  10. ↑ "Advisory Committee for Wales" (PDF). Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. February 2023.
  11. ↑ "Salamatu". Climate Cymru. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  12. ↑ "Nigeria". IUCN Green List. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  13. ↑ "Salamatu J. Fada, PhD. – Coalition for Biodiversity Conservationists of Nigeria (CBCN)". Retrieved 2026-02-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ↑ "Tallafi". SSAP. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  15. ↑ Owen, Annie (2022-09-30). "Black students are struggling to find housing in North Wales because of racism". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  16. ↑ "CEEDER Teams – Environmental Evidence". Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  17. ↑ "JAVS Environmental Care Ltd". JAVS Environmental Care Ltd. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  18. ↑ "Dr Salamatu J. Fada | University of Jos - Nigeria". www.unijos.edu.ng. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  19. ↑ "Bangor City Council - Cyngor Dinas Bangor - Councillors". cyngordinasbangor.llyw.cymru. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  20. ↑ "Our Team – Tallafi UK". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  21. ↑ "Dr Salamatu Fada". Climate Cymru. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  22. ↑ "CEEDER Volunteers – Environmental Evidence". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "About – salamatufada.com". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  24. ↑ "Council Members | Adult Learning Wales". www.adultlearning.wales. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  25. ↑ "Our Team". North Wales Africa Society | Cymdeithas Affrica Gogledd Cymru. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  26. ↑ "Salamatu J. Fada, PhD. – Coalition for Biodiversity Conservationists of Nigeria (CBCN)". Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  27. ↑ "Decision Reports: 2025 | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  28. ↑ "Staff and Student Engagement | Sustainability | Bangor University". www.bangor.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  29. ↑ "Gwynedd Council shows support for North Wales African Society Awards". North Wales Chronicle. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  30. ↑ "Local heroes recognised by PCC in special Community Awards Ceremony | Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales". www.northwales-pcc.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  31. ↑ "Honorary Degrees 2023". Bangor University. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  32. ↑ Jones, Branwen (2023-01-24). "The 100 people changing the face of Wales". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  33. ↑ "EMWWAA |". www.emwwaa.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
This page is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.