University: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria

Degree Program: Bachelor of Pharmacy

Favour Olofinniyi is a research-driven Pharmacy student and computational STEM researcher at OAU, specializing in the intersection of data science and molecular drug development. Guided by the personal philosophy “it starts from me,” Favour balances her intense clinical studies with structural volunteer work, notably leading execution teams to coordinate medical aid and educational materials for orphanages. Her academic brilliance is matched by her commitment to paying her privileges forward, serving as an organic chemistry tutor and digital mentor to younger students navigating STEM entry barriers. As a WAAW Scholar, she plans to use her pharmaceutical education and data analytical tools to innovate localized drug manufacturing systems in Africa, while anchoring mentorship panels that empower young girls to step fearlessly into laboratory environments.