Ubuntu Stories
Aiman Igwegbe – Nigeria
In September 2024, I was honored to be among the 26 MRI researchers selected out of 121 applicants from 14 countries to receive a grant award to attend the ISMRM Africa Chapter Conference in Tanzania. This achievement reflects the true spirit of Ubuntu—“I am because we are.” My journey would be incomplete without acknowledging the people who have been instrumental along the way.
Mrs. Sekinat Zurakat-Aderibigbe has been a cornerstone in my career growth and network collaborations, guiding me with generosity and unwavering support. Prof. Godwin I. Ogbole, through his visionary initiatives, has created platforms that continue to inspire and empower young researchers like myself. I am also deeply grateful to Mr. Adesola Adepoju, our remarkable Project Manager and Administrative Secretary, whose dedication and organizational excellence ensured that opportunities like this became a reality.
This experience reaffirmed to me that our individual successes are woven from the collective efforts, mentorship, and kindness of others. That is the essence of Ubuntu.