Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim is a Medical Doctor, Senior Lecturer and Associate Researcher at the Centre for Advanced Medical Research and Training, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He has a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg with specialization in developmental programming of metabolic function and nutrition. The University of the Witwatersrand has consistently been ranked number 1 in Africa and among the top 200 Universities in the world. His work involves the use of natural compounds in suckling rodent models to program and or reprogram for metabolic health in later life. He has received extensive training in molecular techniques and bioinformatics. He has presented his work at several national and international fora; and published in high impact peer reviewed journals.