Ahmad Tijani Akanni Azeez, a trailblazing educator who is breaking boundaries by teaching chemistry with the beautiful nuances of the Yoruba language.
Ahmad Tijani Akanni Azeez is not only making complex scientific concepts more accessible to his students but also bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and modern academia. Join us as we unravel why this innovative fusion of language and science is important for promoting inclusivity, preserving heritage, and fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Tell us about yourself and your background?
My full name is AhmadTijani Akanni Azeez, A true Yoruba born. I spent the largest part of childhood in Owode Yewa in Ogun state, the other parts being in Agege, Lagos.
Happiest moment has to be when God blessed me with a baby. So much happiness. No regrets whatsoever, everything on purpose- so I won’t call them ‘darkest’ anything.
Tell us about your education and occupation?
I studied Chemistry at FCE (Special), Oyo, and the University of Ilorin, both in Nigeria before proceeding to earn a Masters degree in Chemistry at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. I am currently a graduate researcher and the Facilitator of Kemisiri Yoruba.
Tell us about the amazing "chemistry in Yoruba" project?
This initiative started sometimes in March 2024. I have always being teaching, I love doing so. Why can’t I use that talent to propagate and instill the Yoruba consciousness in our people? Every of my contents across social networks comes with a message. We must protect and preserve every inch of Yorubaland.
What motivated you to create this project?
Self-preservation is a driving force and it’s of essence. The best way to effect a change is instilling some consciousness in our young ones and women. It’s also an avenue to motivate our leaders across levels to adopt indigenous means to educate school children. Children learn better when the methods become more familiar and interesting.
What have been your major achievements so far?
So far, we have recorded massive progress as in terms of number of people we have impacted, at least 20,000 people must have seen my work across all platforms and this is me being economical with numbers. Government officials in different Yoruba states as commended it too. We still need to reach more people, we must go into the Mainstreaming.
What setbacks have you experienced along the way?
I just want to see that there’s progress. We need to win more of our people to appreciate and help promote this initiative. This is for the Yoruba culture. Not being able to reach the pool of our target audience sometimes makes it look stagnant, but we’re pushing hard.
How can this project benefit Yoruba people?
The fact that it teaches the principles of chemistry and promotes the Yoruba cultural values and excellence is up there as a major gain. It helps a typical science learners of Yoruba origin to better understand the concepts being taught and that ultimately result to Excellence and Innovations in Yorubaland.
What other experience would you like to share?
When I was going through my Masters degree in Thailand, it was too tough, and the feeling of completion was too magic. I would like to add that every young kids in Yorubaland should be taught the Yoruba history. It builds the greatest consciousness in them. They should be taught to always Put Yoruba First.
How can the public support this project?
Let’s all join efforts together to push this project, there’s no limit to what we’ll achieve. Anywhere you see my work, appreciate it and immediately share them to your Audience. The public should also join us in the advocacy of teaching and learning of Math and Science in Yoruba language.
In conclusion, would you love to add anything to this interview?
Let’s continue promoting the Yoruba culture, existence of states should not segregate us as a people. Yoruba is Yoruba from Kwara to Okun to Itshekiri to Awori to Ijebu to every spheres of Yorubaland. Let’s get our PVC to protect our lands from political and emotional invaders.
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