Andrew Jonathan Nok
- November 21, 2017
- 55 years
About Andrew Jonathan Nok
Andrew Jonathan Nok, 55, Nigerian biochemist.
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|Andrew Jonathan NokListenⓘ , NNOM (11 February 1962 – 21 November 2017) was a Nigerian Professor of Biochemistry and the Public Affairs Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science. In 2010 he was a recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award (NNOM), in the Science category and in 2013 he won the Alexander Humboldt Prize. He died on 21 November 2017 after a brief illness.
Early life
Nok was born on 11 February 1962 in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria. His parents were from Nok village in the Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He attended the LEA Primary School in Kaduna before he proceeded to Government Secondary School, Kafanchan where he obtained the West African School Certificate in 1979, the same year he was admitted into Ahmadu Bello University where he received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry in 1983, master's degree in 1988 and doctorate degree in 1993. He was married to Amina Nok and is a father of three children: Anita, Amanda and Nathan Nok.
Political career
Nok was nominated as Commissioner of Health and Human services by the Executive Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai on 29 July 2015, along with other 12 nominees.
Fellowship
- Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science
- Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
- Lady Davis Fellows
- Fellow, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB)
- Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the date of birth of Andrew Jonathan Nok?
- A.21 November 2017
- B.29 July 2015
- C.11 February 1962correct
- D.11 February 1983
Andrew Jonathan Nok was born on 11 February 1962.
Source: early life section
2.In which Nigerian state was Andrew Jonathan Nok born?
- A.Lagos State
- B.Kano State
- C.Kaduna Statecorrect
- D.Rivers State
Nok was born in Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria.
Source: early life section
3.What primary school did Andrew Jonathan Nok attend?
- A.Government Secondary School
- B.Jaba Central School
- C.LEA Primary Schoolcorrect
- D.Ahmadu Bello Primary
Andrew Jonathan Nok attended the LEA Primary School in Kaduna.
Source: early life section
4.In what year did Andrew Jonathan Nok receive his bachelor's degree in biochemistry?
- A.1988
- B.1993
- C.1979
- D.1983correct
Andrew Jonathan Nok received his bachelor's degree in biochemistry in 1983 from Ahmadu Bello University.
Source: early life section
5.How many children did Andrew Jonathan Nok have?
- A.Threecorrect
- B.Two
- C.Four
- D.One
Andrew Jonathan Nok was the father of three children named Anita, Amanda and Nathan Nok.
Source: early life section
6.What was the name of Andrew Jonathan Nok's wife?
- A.Sarah Nok
- B.Amanda Nok
- C.Anita Nok
- D.Amina Nokcorrect
Andrew Jonathan Nok was married to Amina Nok.
Source: early life section
7.In what year was Andrew Jonathan Nok awarded the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award?
- A.2015
- B.2010correct
- C.1993
- D.2013
In 2010 Andrew Jonathan Nok was a recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award (NNOM).
Source: biography header
8.Which international prize did Andrew Jonathan Nok win in 2013?
- A.Japan Science Award
- B.Humboldt Foundation Fellowship
- C.Alexander Humboldt Prizecorrect
- D.Nobel Prize
In 2013 Andrew Jonathan Nok won the Alexander Humboldt Prize.
Source: biography header
9.Who nominated Andrew Jonathan Nok as Commissioner of Health and Human Services?
- A.Ahmadu Bello University
- B.Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufaicorrect
- C.The Nigerian Academy of Science
- D.The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Andrew Jonathan Nok was nominated as Commissioner of Health and Human Services by the Executive Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai.
Source: political career section
10.On what date was Andrew Jonathan Nok nominated as Commissioner of Health and Human Services?
- A.29 July 2015correct
- B.21 November 2017
- C.11 February 1962
- D.11 February 2010
Andrew Jonathan Nok was nominated for his commissionership position on 29 July 2015.
Source: political career section
11.What position did Andrew Jonathan Nok hold at the Nigerian Academy of Science?
- A.Director of Research
- B.Treasurer
- C.President
- D.Public Affairs Secretarycorrect
Andrew Jonathan Nok served as the Public Affairs Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science.
Source: biography header
12.What certificate did Andrew Jonathan Nok obtain in 1979?
- A.Primary School Leaving Certificate
- B.West African School Certificatecorrect
- C.Diploma in Public Affairs
- D.Doctorate of Biochemistry
Andrew Jonathan Nok obtained the West African School Certificate in 1979 while attending Government Secondary School, Kafanchan.
Source: early life section
13.When did Andrew Jonathan Nok pass away?
- A.21 November 2010
- B.29 July 2015
- C.11 February 1962
- D.21 November 2017correct
Andrew Jonathan Nok died on 21 November 2017 after a brief illness.
Source: biography header
14.Which of these organizations was Andrew Jonathan Nok a Fellow of?
- A.World Health Organization
- B.African Union of Scientists
- C.Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciencecorrect
- D.Royal Society
Andrew Jonathan Nok was a Fellow of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Source: fellowship section
15.In what year did Andrew Jonathan Nok earn his doctorate degree?
- A.1988
- B.1983
- C.1993correct
- D.1979
Andrew Jonathan Nok received his doctorate degree in 1993 from Ahmadu Bello University.
Source: early life section
16.Where were the parents of Andrew Jonathan Nok from?
- A.Abuja
- B.Kaduna City
- C.Kafanchan
- D.Nok villagecorrect
The parents of Andrew Jonathan Nok were from Nok village in the Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Source: early life section
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