Faculty: Land and Food Sciences
Program: Master of Food and Resource Economics
Year: 2021
Country: Nigeria
Rhoda is a determined and goal-oriented individual who is passionate about the well-being of others. She graduated from the University of Ilorin where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural-Economics with First-Class Honors. While growing up she experienced food insecurity which led her to her goal to develop an economical strategy and sustainable agriculture industry in her home country. During her undergraduate internship, she gained experience in agricultural production processes at a farm and was teaching junior students about the agriculture process in Igboora Grammar School, Nigeria. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the ROTNED NGO and participated in activities such as improving the lives of less-privileged children in Nigeria, aligning with SDGs 1,2,3, and 4.
At UBC, Rhoda will pursue the Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE) degree to gain knowledge and experience with the hope to work at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development NGOs. This will aid her involvement in creating and implementing policies in rural areas regarding food security. Rhoda is excited to learn at UBC and network with different scholars from around the world. This Master’s will also certify her long-term educational goal for suitability for a Ph.D. program.