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Stories from the Foundation
Announcements, programme updates, and reflections on the work of building a global statistical science pipeline out of Ibadan.

Free Clinical SAS Programmer Training: A Pathway Out of Unemployment
How AFSS delivers globally-recognized statistical programming skills at zero cost to qualified Nigerian graduates.
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Why Statistical Programmers Matter in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Statistical programmers sit at the centre of every clinical trial. Here is why the role is projected to grow by 33% over the next five years.
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First Cohort Graduation: Eight Students, One New Career Path
On November 23, 2023, AFSS celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class of Clinical SAS Programmers.
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Curbing the Japa Wave: Building Global Careers Without Leaving Nigeria
AFSS invests over US$36,000 per cohort so that talented graduates can earn globally while remaining rooted in their communities.
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Inside the Bodija Classroom: How a Day at AFSS Actually Runs
Six hours of instruction, structured lab work, guest lectures, and a strict attendance policy. A look at the daily rhythm of an AFSS student.
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Seeking Funds: Help Us Open the Doors for the Next Cohort
The next AFSS cohort will open once fundraising is complete. Here is what your support unlocks, line by line.
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Ibadan: Past, Present, Future — and a Little Myth
Why the Foundation planted its first classroom in Ibadan, and what the city's story tells us about the future we are building.
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