Egide Nzojibwami facts for kids
Egide Nzojibwami is a smart scientist who studies the Earth, called a geologist. He was the very first person from Burundi to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nzojibwami studied at the University of Liège in Liège, Belgium. There, he and his wife became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 14, 1985. After his studies, he went back to Burundi. He later became the dean (a top leader) of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Burundi. Nzojibwami earned a special degree called a PhD in geology from the University of Liège. He also has a MSc degree in civil engineering from the University of Calgary in Canada.
Church Leadership
On November 27, 1992, Nzojibwami was chosen to be the first branch president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Burundi. A branch president is like a leader for a small church group.
In November 1993, a difficult time began in Burundi. Nzojibwami left his home country and moved to Canada. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nzojibwami and his family believe it is important to share stories and history about his Burundian background. This helps his daughter understand her roots.
Life in Canada
Nzojibwami settled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There, he started his own company called Technosol Engineering Ltd. This company helps other businesses with things like groundwater (water found underground) and checking how projects might affect the environment. They work with companies that deal with oil and gas, and also with city development projects.
Studying Water Pollution
For his advanced degree, Nzojibwami studied how a substance called chloride moves in the ground near Cold Lake, Alberta. He looked at how industrial activities, like oil extraction, can cause water underground to become polluted. His research helped people understand how chloride moves through soil and water sources. It also showed the long-term effects on the environment and the possible risks of pollution in the region's water.
