Martina Chukwuma-Ezike Explained

Martina Chukwuma-Ezike
Occupation:Chief Executive Officer
Birth Date:birth year and age 1981
Birth Place:Nigeria
Spouse:Uchenna Chukwuma-Ezike
Alma Mater:University of Calabar (BSc)
University of Aberdeen (MBA)

Martina Chukwuma-Ezike (born 1981) is the founder and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Scotland’s only dedicated asthma charity.[1] In 2021, she was elected as the Rector of the University of Aberdeen, the first black person to hold the position.[2] She was installed as Rector in 2022.[3]

Biography

Martina Chukwuma-Ezike was born in Nigeria in 1981 and grew up in Cross River State.[4] She first completed a diploma at the University of Calabar in Social Works, from 1999 to 2001, going on to study for a degree in Sociology in 2002, graduating in 2005 with a B.Sc.[5]

After briefly working for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, in 2008 she moved to the United Kingdom, where the following year she attained an MBA from the University of Aberdeen.[6]

Suffering from a severe form of asthma,[7] known as brittle asthma, which made studying difficult for her, Chukwuma-Ezike noticed the lack of suitable support available in the Northeast of Britain, which led to her decision to found a charity separate from Asthma UK in 2009 – Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Scotland's only asthma charity,[8] of which she is chief executive.[9]

In 2021, Chukwuma-Ezike was elected rector of the University of Aberdeen, taking over from Maggie Chapman,[10] and becoming the first person of colour to hold the post.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-03-17 . ABOUT US - Asthma and Allergy Foundation . 2023-01-25 . en.
  2. News: Taylor . Margaret . Making history: The black female rectors leading Scotland's ancient institutions into the future . Holyrood . 26 October 2022.
  3. Web site: The Rector Martina Chukwuma-Ezike. University of Aberdeen. 12 March 2023.
  4. News: Martina Chukwuma-Ezike: Black figures and their allies in Scottish history forged a path for people like me. Martina . Chukwuma-Ezike. The Press and Journal. 20 October 2022.
  5. Web site: Ezenduka . Michelle . 2022-04-16 . Meet Martina Chukwuma-Ezike, first black female Rector of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland . 2023-01-25 . Nairametrics . en-US.
  6. Web site: Shesight . 2022-10-28 . Martina Chukwuma-Ezike Becomes The First Woman Of Colour Elected As Rector of the University of Aberdeen . 2023-01-25 . SheSight . en-US.
  7. News: Asthma chief demands review of eco-inhalers 'before people die'. The Times. Marc. Home. 30 September 2022.
  8. Web site: Asthma charity boss first black woman elected rector of ancient university. STV News. Anne. Smith. 25 March 2022. 12 March 2023.
  9. Web site: Making history: The black female rectors leading Scotland's ancient institutions into the future. Holyrood. Margaret. Taylor. 26 October 2022. 12 March 2023.
  10. News: Asthma charity boss Martina Chukwuma-Ezike elected Aberdeen University rector. Craig. Munro. The Press and Journal. 19 November 2021.