University of Uyo chemist receives 2026 Schlumberger Foundation prize

Edu Inam, a Nigerian scientist and professor of chemistry at the University of Uyo, has won the 2026 Schlumberger Foundation’s Impact Prize, Punch Nigeria reports. The supplied information says the award recognises her work but does not identify the research area, prize value, selection process or date of the announcement.
Edu Inam, a Nigerian scientist and professor of chemistry at the University of Uyo, has won the 2026 Schlumberger Foundation’s Impact Prize, according to Punch Nigeria. The award recognises Inam’s work, although the supplied report does not describe the specific research or activities for which she was selected. It also provides no information about the prize’s value, the other nominees or the body responsible for choosing the winner.
Inam’s academic position at the University of Uyo was identified in the report. No further details were provided about her research team, institutional response or plans associated with the award. The available material establishes that the prize is connected to the Schlumberger Foundation and is designated for 2026.
It does not include the announcement date or additional information about the foundation’s award programme.
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