TIAMIYU, Warith Ademola is a final-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and a Public Health Sciences Badge Student at Wichita State University, Kansas, USA. He is passionate about One Health, public health advocacy, and youth development, with an exemplary record that blends academic excellence, research, and community impact.
Warith has demonstrated exceptional leadership through various national and international engagements. He currently serves as Country Ambassador for the Global Youth Innovation Council (GYIC), State Ambassador for the Nigerian Public Health Network (NPHN), Oyo state Project Manager for the Project100 scholarships and Core Team Member of You Drive Africa. He has also participated in prestigious global youth development programs, including the Aspire Leaders Program (Harvard University) and the KECTIL Youth Development Program (Malmar Knowles Family Foundation). Additionally, he has earned certifications in Leadership and Teams (Saylor Academy) and Leadership and Management (Oxford Home Study Centre).
Beyond his academic pursuits, Warith is the Founder of the EBA Network, a student-led platform empowering underserved Nigerian university students to Explore, Browse, and Apply for scholarships, fellowships, and leadership opportunities. Through the EBA Network, he has mentored peers, guided applicants through competitive processes, and contributed to numerous student success stories, transforming personal passion into impacting lives with opportunities.
His research and volunteer efforts reflect his dedication to public and animal health, including contributions to projects on zoonotic bovine tuberculosis, rabies awareness, and antimicrobial resistance education. He has also completed the Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes by Optimization of Antibiotic Practices Course offered by the Stanford University School of Medicine, strengthening his expertise in rational antibiotic use. Recently, he also completed the Advanced TB Research Training Course at the University of Washington.
As an Antimicrobial Resistance Youth Champion with the Alliance Against Antimicrobial Resistance (Triple A), and Associate Project Lead for school-based WASH and rabies education programs, he continues to promote responsible health practices within communities.
Warith’s exceptional performance has earned him numerous honors and recognitions, including:
• Bronze Medalist, BrainBlitz International Neuroscience Competition (2025) • Prymal Livestock Solutions Ltd Advanced Ruminants Artificial Insemination Training Scholarship (2025) • Top 100 Africa Future Leaders Award (2025) • Top 10 Finalist Students’ Academic Excellence Award in Northern Nigeria, EDUNorth Summit (2025) • THRiVE Hub Scholarship 2025 • The Bridge Program Fellowship (2025) • Treekle Africa STEM Scholarship Award (2025) • Education Fund Project Award (2025) • Badge Class Scholarship (2025) – Wichita State University, Kansas • Zeribe Nwosu Foundation Undergraduate to Postgraduate Transition Scholarship Award (2024) • Six-Month Virtual Medical Research Fellowship (2024) • Adewuyi Research Animal Grant (2024) • Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Academic Performance (2023) • Berenice Douglas and Suzanne Williams Memorial Scholarship Award (2022–2025)
A serial volunteer and advocate for community-driven health advancement, Warith has worked with diverse organizations to promote zoonotic disease prevention, responsible antibiotic use, and youth empowerment. His leadership, research, and service continue to reflect his core mission, connecting potential with opportunity and fostering sustainable development across Africa.
