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PROFESSOR BEN AHMED CHINDO: AN ERUDITE SCIENTIFIC ACADEMIC SCHOLAR.

Professor Ben Ahmed Chindo: A Distinguished Scholar and Trailblazer in Neuropharmacology

He is a distinguished academic and a leading expert in pharmacology, particularly neuropharmacology. He currently serves as a Professor of Pharmacology in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Professor Chindo obtained his Bachelor of Pharmacy, M.Sc. in Pharmacology, and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, in 1990, 1999, and 2006, respectively. He further honed his expertise in molecular neuroscience through postdoctoral training at the University of Otago, New Zealand (2006–2007), and the University of the Pacific, USA (2009–2010). During this period, he gained extensive experience in cell culture techniques, extracellular and patch-clamp electrophysiology, and stem cell differentiation for neurodegenerative disease treatment—research areas vital for addressing conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease.

Professor Chindo commenced his career at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Abuja, Nigeria, in 2001, where he rose to the rank of Associate Research Professor of Pharmacology. Since 2007, he has also served as an adjunct lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In 2012, he was appointed Professor of Pharmacology at Kaduna State University, where he has played a crucial role in the academic and administrative advancement of the institution.

A prolific scholar, Professor Chindo has supervised and mentored seven Ph.D. and twelve M.Sc. candidates. Notably, three of his former Ph.D. students have attained professorial ranks—one as a full Professor and two as Associate Professors. Additionally, he has contributed to the academic community by assessing and recommending scholars for promotion to the ranks of Associate Professor and full Professor in Nigerian universities.

With an impressive record of over 90 scientific publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, Professor Chindo has significantly influenced global research. His scholarly output includes:

Google Scholar citations: 1,747

h-index: 22

i10-index: 38

ResearchGate citations: 1,512

ResearchGate h-index: 21

He has also authored three widely read book chapters in neuroscience. His research focuses on medicinal plants traditionally used to manage neurological and psychiatric disorders.

As a Visiting Professor at Otto von Guericke University, Germany, Professor Chindo has collaborated with international scientists, contributing groundbreaking discoveries, such as:

Scientific validation of Ficus platyphylla for epilepsy management. His findings, published in high-impact Elsevier journals, have paved the way for a potential patent on an herbal epilepsy treatment.

Development of a novel animal model for schizophrenia, published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, an esteemed Elsevier journal.

An accomplished researcher and speaker, Professor Chindo has presented at conferences and seminars worldwide, including in the United States, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Ghana.

He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Archives of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology (Kaduna State University) and an Associate Editor and reviewer for numerous high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals.

During his tenure as Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Kaduna State University, he led the faculty to achieve:

Full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) (with a 100% score in Pharmacy course content).

Provisional accreditation from the Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria (PCN) in 2018 and 2019.

These achievements facilitated the graduation and induction of the university’s first and second cohorts of pharmacists in 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Professor Chindo is a fellow of prestigious organizations, including:

International Brain Research Organization (IBRO)

Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT)

West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP)

He is also a member of several distinguished professional and scientific bodies, including:

Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)

Nigerian Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA)

Nigerian Society for Neuroscientists (NSN)

Society of Neuroscientists in Africa (SONA)

International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN)

American Society for Neuroscience (SFN)

With a wealth of experience in academic leadership, research, and global collaborations, Professor Ben Ahmed Chindo is exceptionally qualified to lead the University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, into a new era of academic excellence and innovation.

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kaduna progressives!
10/03/2025.

Compliments of the season! From HON SAMSON MONDAY DIKKO.

Do Good Regardless of Others' Treatment:
“Do not be people without minds of your own, saying that if others treat you well you will treat them well and that if they do wrong you will do wrong. But (instead) accustom yourselves to do good if people do good and not to do wrong if they do evil” (Tirmidhi).

Be Patient & Positive in Difficult Times:
“Whoever abstains from asking others, Allah will make him contented, and whoever tries to make himself self-sufficient, Allah will make him self-sufficient. And whoever remains patient, Allah will make him patient. Nobody can be given a blessing better and greater than patience” (Bukhari).

Lastly, When my Arms cannot reach People Close to my Heart, I always Hug them with my Prayers. As we Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, May ALLAH'S PEACE and BLESSINGS be with you & your Family. Barka de Sallah. Thank you.

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Samson Monday Dikko on Twitter “"As young people who aspire for Leadership positions,we must build both CHARACTER and COMPETENCE, because as we move on in life,you will need BOTH to set yourself apart from the rest of the CROWD".”

The impeccable giant strides of Dr. Chetachi Ecton (TIRHAM) of "when in need foundation" A Non profit, non governmental organization and Hon Monday Dikko Making life meaningful to the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria is worthy of commendations and emulation by all and sundry!

A RAY OF HOPE FOR HAM LAND .

Tirham and Hon Monday Samson Dikko are out again to see they put hope in the faces of poor Hamlites, despite the ravaging effect of COVID-19 pandemic affecting the country especially, on food production and distribution. This calls for diversification, there is the need for the Government and private sector, to as a matter of necessity encourage farming. This led to the decision of distributing seedlings freely to farmers by Hon.Dikko and TirHam.
The ceremony started with an opening prayer by one of the pastors in the community, followed by an introduction of Guests, traditional rulers and title holders Including our hosts Hon. Dikko and TirHam.
The State PDP Chairman in his speech talked intensely about peace, unity and responsibilities of the Government to it citizens. He also appreciated TirHam for her amazing initiative of providing seedlings to the farmers in the community.
Hon Monday Samson Dikko who is always known as the man of the people by his constituents who always privides to the masses at the time of need. His laudable programmes are there for the masses to see this is not the first of such humanitarian kind gestures to Hamlites.
Hon Dikko in his speech today noted that Agriculture remains a very large employer of labour and he encouraged the people to pay serious attention to it, which he said is lucrative enough to develop the economy.

He Also said; "All hands must be on deck For us to succeed as a people, we must work together in growing our Land and community”

He also stated their plans to not only Feed HamLand but the entire Kaduna in future.
Tirham in her welcome address started with this:
“As Tirham and a lover of HamLand I called the Queen mother and shared my idea of supplying seeds to the community” said TirHam.
The importance of industrialisation, growth and development can never be over-emphasise, It’s a necessity in our Land.

She continued by pointing out that Limited access to planting materials, poor farming practices and aging trees are among the main challenges in the country due to the pandemic. Hence the initiative to give out seedlings, so we can eradicate hunger.

She said; “ The seeds should be planted in peace and love so we can yield hundredfolds.

“Without any doubt, the distribution of seedlings will in some years to come boost the cash crop production which will eventually boost the economy.
The team did not only supplies seedlings but also shares technical know-how on how to best plant and care for the seedlings. However most of the beneficiaries came from local farming communities of Hamland. Eventually, a flag off for the distribution was done by Tirham and Hon Dikko at the palace here this afternoon. It was logically agreed that local farmers of different wards are to received theirs on specific dates to be announced by the respective district heads of HamLand. Finally Tirham and Hon Dikko said they would boost such kind gesture to the entire State

His Royal Highness Dr. Danladi Gyet Maude (kpop Ham) is appreciating the good gesture of TIRHAM Dame Dr. Chetachi Ecton and Hon SAMSON MONDAY DIKKO which they offered to the people of Jaba LGA during last year medical outreach.
The duo are coming this weekend with a different form of Humanitarian service that targets mostly at boosting Agricultural farming activities through supporting farmers with assorted agric seedlings. May God bless Tirham and Hon Monday Dikko. The good news must be preach in every nook and cranny.

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