Nigerian society of biochemistry students UDUS.

22/09/2025

Dear Biochemistry Students,
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01/09/2025

01/09/2025

Why is Biochemistry, a discipline at the heart of life, health, and innovation, still not recognized as a licensed profession in Nigeria?

For decades, Biochemists have walked a difficult path.

A path of not being recognised for their relevance even though they're making groundbreaking contributions.

We students spend 4 - 5+ years in rigorous training.

We master the science of life, from its basics, to understanding the root of all health situations.

We explore the complete biochemical make-up of the living systems and the metabolic activities accompanying them.

We push through research, experiments amidst sleepless nights.

We've gained just the knowledge that is very crucial to revamp and revolutionise the health sector of the national economy.

Yet, every year, we are pushed into a system that does not officially recognize us or the value we possess.

While Doctors are licensed,
Pharmacists are licensed,
Engineers are licensed,
Accountants are licensed,
And even emerging fields are getting councils and recognition.

What happens to Biochemists?
We remain unseen, unheard, and unrecognized.

This lack of licensing has cost us more than we realize:

- It limits our professional identity and competitive edge, globally.

- It forces many brilliant Biochemists to abandon their calling; because why suffer to become unrecognised?

- It prevents Nigeria from fully tapping into our potential in healthcare, food security, biotechnology, and even national security.

Everywhere in the world, Biochemists are advancing medicine, developing vaccines, driving biotech startups, and shaping industries.

But here in Nigeria, our value is locked behind neglect.

This is not just unfair.
It is also a huge loss for the nation.

Because without Biochemistry, there is a huge gap in medical sciences.
Without Biochemistry, drugs and vaccines development stalls.
Without Biochemistry, biotechnology cannot really thrive.

It’s time for change.

And the time is NOW!

We are calling for th

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03/09/2024

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26/06/2024

Citation on the late renowned scholar and academic, Prof Yusuf Saidu

Yusuf Saidu is a Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry with the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) Nigeria. He graduated in 1990 with B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, winning the Northco Holdings prize for the best graduating student in biochemistry. He obtained M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Jos in 1994 with distinction and had his PhD in Biochemistry from the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in 2005. Yusuf joins the services of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University as an Assistant Lecturer in 1998 and rose to become a Professor in 2012. He was a Commonwealth Visiting Scholar/Fellow at the Strathclyde Innovations in Drug Research (SIDR), Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom from October 2008 to March 2009 and currently a Visiting Professor with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK), where he helped establish the Department. He was the Faculty of Science Postgraduate Coordinator (2009-2012), Deputy Dean of the Postgraduate School (2012-2014), and Acting Dean (April 2013 to April 2014) Postgraduate School, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He was the University Deputy SIWES Coordinator (2009-2013). Professor Saidu was the Head, Department of Biochemistry, UDUS (2018-2020) and the pioneer Head of Department, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Federal University Birnin Kebbi. Professor Saidu was the Director Research, Innovation and Development, UDUS and member of the University Council representing Convocation. He is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Development of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He was a member of TETFUND Standing Committee on Research and Development and National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee.

24/06/2024

INNALILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN!!😭😭😭😭😭
Indeed we lost a father as well as academic mentor in person of Professor Yusuf Saidu DVC Research Devt. and Innovation and one of the best teachers we have in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. I pray May Allah the almighty make jannatul firdausi his final abode

24/06/2024

Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun

The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu the current Deputy Vice Chancellor Research Innovation and Development Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

He was attacked and killed by Bandits on his to Kaduna from Sokoto state.

A man of integrity, religion, dedication and courage.

May Allah accept his soul and forgive his sin but this is a painful loss to all members of the University community and the Academia at large.