Salamatu Fada

Cllr. Dr. Salamatu Jidda-Fada
Born	(1974-11-01) November 1, 1974 (age 51) Balanga, Nigeria
Education	PhD in Conservation Biology from Bangor University M.Sc. in Environmental and Resources Planning from University of Jos B.Sc. in Geography from University of Jos
Alma mater	University of Jos
Occupation	conservation scientist
Political party	Independent
Website	https://salamatufada.com/

Salamatu Jidda Fada is a Nigerian-British conservation scientist, international development specialist, politician, and educator. Her research focuses on the effects of vegetation change and climate change in West and East Africa. ^[1] She has collaborated with conservation organizations in Nigeria on biodiversity and community-based environmental projects. ^{[2] [3]} She is also a mother of four children.

Early life and education

Fada was born in the Balanga Local Government Area in Gombe State, Nigeria and later relocated to Bangor, Gwynedd in North Wales. ^[4] In 1997 she received her Bachelor's of Science in Geography from the University of Jos, going on to acquire her Master's of Science in Environmental and Resources Planning in 2005 from the same university. That same year, Unijos hired her as a Senior Lecturer, a position she still holds today. ^[5]

In 2011, Fada earned her PhD in Conservation Biology from Bangor University. She spent the following two years as a research fellow at the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation at Bangor. ^[6] The following year, 2016, Fada completed her postdoctoral research project, called "GyaraYankari." ^[5]

Career

United Kingdom

Fada has held academic and advisory positions in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria. She served as a member of Bangor City Council in Wales ^[7] and as Vice Chair of Adult Learning Wales, where she leads the Learner Experience Committee. ^{[8] [9]} She is a member of the Advisory Committee for Wales at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) ^[10] and acts as an ambassador for Climate Cymru, a Welsh environmental coalition. ^[11]

Nigeria

In Nigeria, Fada is part of the Expert Assessment Group for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List, contributing to conservation project evaluations. ^[12] She convened the Coalition of Biodiversity Conservationists in Nigeria, which promotes collaboration among conservation professionals and institutions. ^[13]

Organizations and Initiatives

Fada is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tallafi UK, an organization that supports and promotes educational and sustainable development initiatives between the United Kingdom and Africa ^[14] . She also established the North Wales Africa Society, which promotes cultural exchange and cooperation between communities in North Wales and African countries. ^[15]

She is a member of the CEEDER Review College within the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence. ^[16]

Affiliations

• JAVS Environmental Care Ltd. (Founder) ^[17]
• University of Jos (Senior Lecturer) ^[18]
• Bangor City Council (Councillor) ^[19]
• Tallafi UK & Tallafi Education Initiative (Founder) ^[20]
• Climate Cymru (Ambassador & Steering Committee Member) ^[21]
• Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEEDER) (Review College Member) ^[22]
• Centre for Sustainability Research and Practice (CSRaP) (Co-Founder) ^[23]
• Network of Women for Sustainable Development (Founder/Director) ^[24]
• Anthony Nyong Centre for Climate Change ^[23]
• Addysg Oedolion, Cymru (Vice-Chair) ^[25]
• Missions Supporters League (UK/EU Regional Coordinator) ^[23]
• North Wales African Society (Co-Founder, Advisor) ^[26]
• Coalition for Biodiversity Conservationists of Nigeria (Convener) ^[27]
• Welsh Government, Climate Change & Rural Affairs (CCRA) (Eryri National Park Authority Member) ^[28]
• Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Cymru, UK (Advisory Committee Member) ^[23]
• Expert Assessment Group, IUCN Green List (Appointed Member) ^[23]
• African Development Bank Group (Consultant) ^[23]
• The Shift Initiative (Board Member) ^[23]
• Bangor University (Student Ambassador to Nigeria and Ghana) ^[29]
• UK/EU Diaspora Affairs, Gombe State (Regional Coordinator) ^[23]
• GyaraYankari (Founder) ^[23]
• Triumphant Youth Foundation (Board Member) ^[23]
• Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) (Consultant on Development & Partnerships) ^[23]

Awards and Honors

• Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc.), Bangor University (2023) ^[30]
• Named among "100 Change Makers in Wales" by WalesOnline (2023) ^[31]
• Ad-hoc Committee Member, the Institution of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (2024) ^[23]
• Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Award (EMWWAA) for Management and Leadership (Finalist) (2023) ^[32]
• Sheroes Among Us Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023) ^[23]
• Women Who Lead Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023) ^[23]
• Outstanding Contribution to Public Service Award, North Wales, NWAS Recognition Awards (2023) ^[23]
• North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Award (2022) ^[33]
• Outstanding Leadership Award, Conwy Council Black History Awards (2022) ^[23]
• Outstanding Leadership Award, Gwynedd Council Black History Awards (2021) ^[34]
• Outstanding Black Women Award, Race Council Cymru Black History Awards (2015) ^[23]

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28. "Decision Reports: 2025 | GOV.WALES". www.gov.wales. 2025-12-18. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
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34. "Gwynedd Council shows support for North Wales African Society Awards". North Wales Chronicle. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2023-09-22.

External links

• JAVS Environmental Care Ltd.
• North Wales Africa Society
• Tallafi UK
• Coalition of Biodiversity Conservationists in Nigeria