Charles Chidume, a member of ICTP’s Mathematics group, has been elected a member of the Nigerian Academy of Sciences. Established in 1977, the Nigerian Academy of Sciences is one of Africa’s oldest and most prestigious science academies. It currently has 97 members. Chidume is being honoured for his innovative contributions to functional analysis and nonlinear operator theory. Chidume is also widely recognized for his efforts to train young African mathematicians.