MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
SOMPED is a global network of passionate researchers dedicated to unlocking the immense potential of Africa’s medicinal plants.
History
The idea to establish the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED) was muted by the Founder, Emeritus Professor Anthony Jide Afolayan, in January 2016.The idea was put forward to the members of his research group including those that have completed their project and gone back to their respective stations. The picture shows the first meeting of the founding members of SOMPED in February 2016.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
From left is Prof Anthony Afolayan , Dr Olubunmi Wintola, Dr Callistus Bvenura and Dr Gloria Otunola.
MEET US
Our Team
Prof Olukemi Odukoya
President
University of Lagos
Nigeria
Prof Learnmore Kambizi
Vice President
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South Africa
Dr Gloria A Otunola
General Secretary
University of Fort Hare
South Africa
Dr Callistus Bvenura
Director of Events
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South Africa
Prof Anthony J. Afolayan
Founder
University of Fort Hare
South Africa
Ms. Babalwa Mpambani
Member
Scientific Manager Horticulture Research
Döhne Agricultural Development Institute, South Africa
Dr. Daniel Boamah
Member
Deputy Executive Director
CPMR, Mampong Akuapem, Ghana
HOW TO JOIN SOMPED
Membership of the Organization is by a written application to the Management Committee through the General Secretary. The intending member should request for the application form from the General Secretary through: Secretary@somped.net; Registration for Membership is currently free, but membership of the Society is after the payment of the annual membership fee which is currently $50.00
Phytomedicine, Pharmacology & Toxicology
SOMPED
SOMPED is a global network of researchers that are engaged in the promotion of collaboration, research partnerships and mentoring of young researchers in the advancement of medicinal plants research. The Society was established in 2016.
