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Capacity Building Workshop on Evidence-Informed Decision Making in Environmental

Management

Date:June 8 - 10, 2021

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm daily

Venue:National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) IT Hub, University

of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria

EUEPiN & EESKT-TCEBCEM Contact Details:

Address: Research and Innovation Office, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria & c/o:

Dr. Temitope O. Sogbanmu, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria

Title Page 1

Table of Content 2

Workshop Agenda 3

EUEPiN Project Brief 6

EESKT-TCEBCEM 7

Sessions 1-3 Facilitator: Prof Uneke 8

Session 4 Facilitators: Dr Bonsu and Dr Joseph 10

Panelists Bios: Panel Session 1 22

- Dr Olanike Buraimoh

- Dr Imade Nsa

- Mrs Adebukola Suberu

Session 5 Facilitator: Prof Andrew Pullin 26

Session 6 Facilitator: Dr Temitope Sogbanmu 28

Panelists Bios: Panel Session 2: 31

- Dr Oladoyin Odubanjo

- Dr Olanike Buraimoh

- Mr Adedoyin Lasisi

- Mr Gbenga Salau

Session 7 Facilitator: Dr Eugene Itua 35

EESKT-TCEBCEM Members Bios 39

Dr. Temitope Sogbanmu

Dr. Olanike Buraimoh

Dr. Bolajoko Malomo

Dr. Christopher Okiki

Prof. Adebayo Otitoloju

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Workshop Participants Bios

Project Assistant

Workshop Volunteers Bios

Table of Contents

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WORKSHOP AGENDA

Prior to the Workshop: Participants should take the pre-workshop survey before the meeting begins

Time Activity

Day 1: Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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Light Breakfast8:00-9:00 am

Pre-Workshop Survey

9:00-9:25 amWelcome to the Workshop/Introduction of Facilitators, Panelists and Participants

9:20-9:25 amWelcome Remarks by EUEPiN and EESKT-TCEBCEM Advisor

9:25-9:30 am Citation of Facilitator (Prof. Chigozie Uneke)

9:30-11:00 amSession 1: Foundations of Policymaking and Evidence Use 1

Morning Session

11:00-11:30 amTea Break 1

Session 1 Evaluation

11:30 am-1:00 pm Session 2: Foundation of Policymaking and Evidence Use 2

1:00-2:00 pm

Afternoon Session

Session 3: Introduction toConducting Evidence Based/Demand-Driven Research & Evidence Synthesis for Policymaking and Industry Application; Conducting Evidence Based/Demand Driven Research

2:00-3:00 pmLunch

Session 2 & 3 Evaluations

3:00-3:40 pm Discussions/Interactions

3:40-3:45 pm Wrap Up and Announcements for Day 1

3:45-4:00 pm Tea Break 2 - Take Away

Facilitator/Moderator

Workshop Volunteers

Dr. Bolajoko Malomo


Prof. Adebayo Otitoloju


Prof. Chigozie Uneke

Dr. Bolajoko Malomo

Workshop Volunteers



Workshop Volunteers

Dr. Bolajoko Malomo



Workshop Volunteers

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9:00-11:00 am

Session 4: Conducting Evidence Based/Demand-Driven Research & Evidence Synthesis for Policymakingand Industry Application; Conducting Evidence Based/Demand Driven Research

Dr. Nana Bonsu & Dr. Stanley Joseph

11:00 am-12 noon

Panel Session 1

(Sharing Experiences):

Conducting Evidence-based/

Demand-Driven Research &

Evidence Synthesis for Policymaking

and Industry Applications

Moderator: Dr. Temitope Sogbanmu

EUEPiN Secondees: Dr Olanike Buraimoh, Mrs Adebukola Suberu;

Industry Practitioner: Dr. Imade Nsa

Morning Session

12 noon - 12:30 pmTea Break 1

Session 4 Evaluation

Workshop Volunteers

Dr. Bolajoko Malomo

12:30-2:00 pm Afternoon Session

Session 5: Introduction to Environmental Evidence - Assessment and Appraisal

Prof. Andrew Pullin

2:00–3:00 pmLunch

Session 5 Evaluation Dr. Bolajoko Malomo

Workshop Volunteers

3:00 – 3:40 pmDemonstration and Discussions

about the Environmental Evidence Portal for Nigeria (EEPoN)

Dr. Christopher Okiki &

Dr. Victor Odumuyiwa

3:40-3:45 pm Wrap Up and Announcements for Day 2 Dr. Christopher Okiki

3:45-4:00 pm Tea Break 2 - Take Away Workshop Volunteers

Day 2: Wednesday, June 9, 2021

8:00-9:00 am Light Breakfast Workshop Volunteers

Time Activity Facilitator/Moderator

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11:30 am – 12 noonTea Break 1


Workshop Volunteers

12 noon-2:00 pm Afternoon Session

Session 7: Strategic Collaborations and Networking in the Environmental Evidence Ecosystem

Dr Eugene Itua

2:00-3:00 pmLunch


3:00-3:30 pmWorkshop Wrap-Up, Induction into the

EUEPiN Community of Practice, Technical Work Groups


3:45-4:00 pm

Post-Workshop Survey

Tea Break 2: Take Away

Dr. Bolajoko Malomo

Workshop Volunteers

Stipends Disbursement Mr. Oseghale Ehilen

Day 3: Thursday, June 10, 2021

8:00-9:00 am Light Breakfast Workshop Volunteers

9:00-10:30 amSession 6: Environmental Research/Evidence Communication


10:30-11:30 am

Panel Session 2


Environmental Research/

Evidence Communication

Moderator: Dr. Olanike Buraimoh;

Panelists: Dr. Oladoyin Odubanjo; Mr Adedoyin Lasisi; Mr. Gbenga Salau

Morning Session

Time Activity Facilitator/Moderator

3:30-3:45 pm Giving of Workshop Certificates Prof. Adebayo Otitoloju

Workshop Volunteers

Capacity Building and Establishment of a Community of Practice for Researchers and Policymakers for Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (alias EUEPiN) is part of larger project. The project is funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation under the aegis of the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) in collaboration with the African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) entitled 'The initiative for Expanding Evidence Leadership in Africa' (also known as Evidence Leaders in Africa).

The ELA project seeks to expand the leadership of the AAS scholars and scientists in the use of evidence in policy formulation and implementation by African governments. The project hopes to:

· Increase the number of academic leaders championing Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) in Africa

· Increase the number of government agencies in East and West Africa taking specific actions to institutionalise Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM)

· Deepen evidence and expand space for Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) learning in Africa

The EUEPiN Project aims to establish a formal forum for the interaction of evidence producers (researchers) and evidence users (policymakers) in the environmental management space in Nigeria. This will provide a platform for capacity building and engagement for evidence-informed decision making (EIDM) and their implementation.

EUEPiN Achievements: Capacity Building Workshops Facilitation of Three (3) Secondments in 2020 Set Up of Three (3) Technical Working Groups Facilitation of Knowledge Translation Units at Three (3) government partner institutions Establishment of the Environmental Evidence Synthesis and Knowledge Translation (EESKT)

Research Group, TCEBCEM, University of Lagos

We welcome you to join us in this journey to promote the utilisation of scientific evidence in environmental decision/policymaking in Nigeria.

Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN) Project Brief

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The EESKT-TCEBCEM aims to conduct studies, develop capacity, facilitate collaborations between evidence producers and users and institutionalize evidence-informed decision-making by policymakers and industries for environmental management and sustainability. The research group is building on the interest and uptake of the Evidence Use in Environmental policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN - http://euepin.unilag.edu.ng/) project which was seed-funded by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) in collaboration with the African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) under the aegis of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Our Research Areas/Focus:· Environmental Evidence Synthesis/Systematic Reviews· Environmental Knowledge Translation· Rapid Reviews of Environmental Pollution Management Issues· Evidence Generation for Environmental Pollution Assessment and Management

EESKT-TCEBCEM Research Group Partners1. African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)2. Knowledge Translation Unit (KTU), Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water

Resources (Office of Environmental Services).3. Knowledge Translation Unit (KTU), Federal Ministry of Environment (Lagos Zonal Office)4. Knowledge Translation Unit (KTU), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST)5. About to be Formalized: Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEE)

Environmental Evidence Synthesis and Knowledge Translation Research Group, TETFund Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity

Conservation and Ecosystem Management (EESKT-TCEBCEM), University of Lagos

EESKT - TCEBCEM Members and their Specialty

Name Specialty

Dr. Temitope O. Sogbanmu (Research Cluster Lead/Coordinator)

Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management

Dr. Olanike M. Buraimoh

Environmental Microbiology

Dr. Christopher O. Okiki

Information and Information Studies

Dr. Bolajoko I. Malomo

Personality and Social Psychology

Prof. Adebayo A. Otitoloju

(Research Group Advisor) Ecotoxicology

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Sessions 1-3 Facilitator: Prof. Chigoze J. Uneke

Session 1: Foundations of

Policymaking and Evidence Use 1

Session 2: Foundation of

Policymaking and Evidence Use 2

Session 3: Introduction to

Conducting Evidence Based/Demand-Driven Research &

Evidence Synthesis for Policymaking and Industry Application;

Conducting Evidence Based/Demand Driven Research

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PROF. CHIGOZIE J. UNEKE Vice Chancellor, King David Universityof Medical Sciences, Ebonyi State;Professor of Health Policy/ Health Systems

Prof. C. Jesse Uneke is a Professor of Infectious Diseases & Health Policy/Health Systems.

He was on June 1st 2021 appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of King David University of

Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State. Prior to the appointment, he was serving as the

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of Ebonyi State University Abakaliki.

He also holds the following leadership positions;

(1). Founder/Director: African Institute for Health Policy & Health Systems, Ebonyi State

University;

(2). Director: World Health Organization-Evidence to Policy Network (EVIPNet) Nigeria;

(3). President: Society for Health Policy Research & Knowledge Translation Nigeria;

(4). National Consultant for Nigeria: West African Health Organization-Moving Evidence to Policy

(MEP) Project on Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Nigeria;

(5.). Regional Consultant for West Africa: West African Health Organization-Development of

Evidence-Based Policymaking Guidance Project for West Africa.

Prof. Uneke is a key leader in research, mentorship and promotion of evidence-informed

policymaking (EIPM) in Africa.

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Session 4 Facilitators: Dr. Nana Bonsu and Dr. Stanley Joseph

Session 4:

Conducting Evidence Based/Demand-Driven Research &

Evidence Synthesis for Policymaking and

Industry Application; Conducting Evidence Based/

Demand Driven Research

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Dr Nana O Bonsu is a research fellow in responsible business and sustainability at the

Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK.

Interest in policy dynamics of change in human and natural systems, i.e., policies and

governance frameworks required in transitioning towards responsible and sustainable futures.

Background experience on place-making and sustainability-related projects addressing value

chains production and consumption issues, shifts to a circular and low-carbon economy, e.g. the

transition to electric vehicles and net-zero emissions (e.g. impacts from air pollution, climate

change, and health systems interplay).

Other projects deal with land-use ecosystems, the UN SDGs, social innovation and scenarios

development, and experience working with local authorities in the UK within transport planning,

infrastructure and environmental management.

Interest applying future-oriented research methods practical to influence robust policies and

decisions supporting resilient and sustainable communities, i.e. policies understood as

economically efficient, socio-ecological secure, fair, and culturally representative of our world

society.

DR. NANA BONSUResearch Fellow in Sustainability and Responsible Business;University of Birmingham, UK

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Stanley Ob Joseph holds a PhD in Environmental Science with a specific focus on Climate

Change Impacts and Adaptations. Stanley leads on Water Quality for the National Field

Monitoring Team in the Environment Agency (EA) for the Thames Valley Area in the UK.

A key aspect of his role has been as a ‘data provider’ and ‘data custodian’ in the last five years.

Stanley is responsible for the scheduling, collecting, and delivering of the team’s environmental

monitoring programmes, including hydrology, ecology, surface and bathing water programmes.

Data provided from these activities are used to generate the evidence required by the

Environment Agency (EA) to make critical environmental decisions relating to protecting and

improving the environment.

DR. STANLEY JOSEPHWater Quality Lead, Environment Agency, UK

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Panelists’ Bios Panel Session 1 (Sharing Experiences):

Conducting Evidence-Based/

Demand-Driven Research &

Evidence Synthesis for Policymaking

and Industry Applications

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She is a Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos. Research interest

bothers on Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology with special focus on

bioremediation of polluted ecosystems and bioconversion of wastes to value-added

products.

A postdoctoral visiting researcher at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Germany, a visiting

scholar at Ohio Agricultural Research Development Centre, USA.

Some awards include: Faculty Best Researcher’s Award, Tertiary Education Trust Fund Research

Grant, TWAS-DFG grant award, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

(ICGEB) training grant and Society for Applied Microbiology Grant Award.

Some certification includes: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mentorship Education Certification

(EIMAC), University of IOWA, USA; Technology Management, Research and Exchanges Board

(IREX), USA, and African Universities Quality Assurance in Higher and Tertiary Education. Fellow,

Institute of Policy Management Development; Member,Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria,

American Society for Microbiology, Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM), U.K among others.

She has some publications and a patent to her credit.

OLANIKE M. (Ph.D)BURAIMOH

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Dr. Imade Nsa is a Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos, Nigeria.

She obtained her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the Texas A & M University, College Station,

TX, USA, where her research in circadian clocks, led to uncovering a new slave oscillator in

Neurospora crassa using genetic approaches.

Dr. Nsa’s fields of interest include Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, and Phage

Genomics. Her current research focus is on the environmental impact of discharged textile

effluents and the disposal of coal discards; with a keen interest on the annexation of microbial

communities that are associated with the receiving environments for bioremediation purposes.

Dr. Nsa was a pioneering member of Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) Safety Health and Environment

(SHE) Regulatory Compliance Unit (RCU), where she served in two capacities as Regulatory

Compliance Specialist and Regulatory Database Specialist.

DR. IMADE NSA

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Adebukola Suberu is a determined result-oriented woman with over 15 years work

experience in Environmental Management. She has key interest in Environmental

management, Biodiversity Conservation, Landscaping, Beautification & Tree

Management.

Before being deployed to the State Ministry of the Environment, she has worked in various

Agencies under the Ministry of the Environment. Some of which include; The Lagos State

Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA)and The Lagos State Parks & Gardens Agency

(LASPARK). As an Officer in Tree Management Department of the State Parks & Gardens Agency

(LASPARK) she implemented many innovative ideas that brought great improvement and

efficiency in Urban Tree Management in the State.

She was a member of the Urban Tree Management Strategy Committee, a committee set up to

look into best practices in Arboriculture internationally, to come up with a Tree Care Plan for Lagos

State. She is currently deployed to the Conservation and Ecology Department of the State

Ministry of the Environment. The mandate of the Conservation and Ecology Department, where

she works include the following: Manatee and Sea Turtle conservation; Wetland Biodiversity

Conservation; Ecological Matters in Lagos State.

ADEBUKOLA SUBERU

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Session 5 Facilitator: Prof. Andrew Pullin

Session 5: Introduction to Environmental Evidence -

Assessment and Appraisal

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In 2007 Andrew co-founded the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEE) and was

Chair of the Board of Trustees until the end of 2017 and is now acting Chief Executive.

Currently Professor of Evidence-Based Conservation and Director of the Centre for

Evidence-Based Conservation at Bangor University.

Andrew is also Editor-in-Chief of the CEE Journal ‘Environmental Evidence’. He has served as

President of the European Section of the Society for Conservation Biology and on the global

Governing Board and as Vice-President of the British Ecological Society. He has co-authored

over 25 CEE Evidence Syntheses.

PROF.

ANDREW PULLINProfessor of Evidence-Based Conservation; Founder, Collaboration for Environmental Evidence

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Session 6 Facilitator: Dr Temitope Sogbanmu

Session 6: Environmental Research/Evidence Communication

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Dr. Sogbanmu is an Environmental Toxicologist with several years of experience in

environmental risk assessment and pollution management. Her research focus is on the

risk assessment and management of organic pollutants in various environmental media

using classic and emerging ecotoxicology tools. This is with a view to develop and provide targeted

environmental management advice to regulators/policymakers.

She is an active researcher with 40+ refereed journal articles and conference publications to her

credit, several research grants, awards and fellowships. Particularly, she is a recipient of the L’Oreal-

UNESCO For Women in Science in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2014; PADI Foundation grant 2016; TWAS-

DFG Cooperation Visits Fellowship, 2019; The African Academy of Sciences (the AAS) Science

Advice for Policy Fellowship, 2019; Evidence Leaders Africa Seed Grantee, 2019, among others.

She is currently a Co-Investigator in Two (2) GCRF-funded projects.

Dr Sogbanmu is an Affiliate of The AAS; member, Nigerian Young Academy (NYA); Member, Board of

Trustees, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM); Advisory

Board Member, One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI); Editorial Board Member, Integrated

Environmental Assessment and Management (IEAM), among others. She has served as an

Ecology/Waste Management expert on review panels constituted by the Federal Ministry of

Environment, Nigeria for Environmental Impact Assessment draft reports since 2018.

She is an advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 11, 13 and 14;

African Union Agenda 2063 Goal 7, Science and Risk Communication, Evidence for Policy and

Researcher Visibility for Societal Impact. She holds a PhD in Environmental Toxicology and

Pollution Management and lectures at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She currently leads the

Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN) Project as well as the

Environmental Evidence Synthesis and Knowledge Translation (EESKT) Research Group, TETFund

Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management, University of Lagos.

DR. TEMITOPE O. SOGBANMU Environmental Toxicologist; Lead, EUEPiN & EESKT-TCEBCEM,University of Lagos

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Session 4: Environmental Research/Evidence Communication

Dynamics of Communication

Communication Tools and Methods

Categories of Audience

Effective Communication

Diversifying Your Communication Platforms and Methods (mass media, social media

Group Exercises.

Pre- Session reading materials/documents to be shared with participants.

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Panelists’ Bios: Panel Session 2


Environmental Research/Evidence Communication

Dr Oladoyin Odubanjo is the Chairman of the African chapter of the International Network

for Government Science Advice (INGSA-Africa). He is also the Executive Secretary of the

Nigerian Academy of Science and immediate past Chairman of the Association of Public

Health Physicians of Nigeria (Lagos Chapter). Dr Odubanjo is an Adviser to the Centre for Palliative

Care Nigeria (CPCN) and serves on the board of the West African office of The Conversation Africa.

He was a member of the Committee on Enhancing Global Health Security through International

Biosecurity and Health Engagement Programs of The National Academies of Science,

Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM, formerly US National Academies).

Dr Odubanjo, as part of a newly recruited team, was instrumental to a successful transition of the

Nigerian Academy of Science from a largely honorific organization to one that provides evidence-

informed advice to government and other stakeholders. This happened within the African Science

Academies Development Initiative (ASADI) of the US National Academies (now NASEM). In the last

several years, he has collaborated with various academies globally and the Network of African

Science Academies (NASAC) on diverse projects aimed at informing policy. In the Nigerian

academy, he has received and successfully managed grants from various US-based institutions

including the US Department of State, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and the US

Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF).

DR

M. OLADOYIN ODUBANJOExecutive Secretary,

The Nigerian Academic of Science

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Mr. Lasisi, Adedoyin is a seasoned professional and administrator with Lagos State

Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources with Master’s in Environmental

Resources Management and undergone environmental leadership training at University

of California, Berkeley, USA; UNESCO-IHE, Delft, Netherlands; Global Environmental Centre

Foundation, Osaka, Japan. A certified Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) trainer with over 20-

year career as an environmental scientist, his work span through various aspects of environmental

management and protection such as: Solid Waste, Water Pollution, Climate Change,

Environmental Governance, Environmental Impact Assessment, etc.

In the past years, he has taken part in more than 50 research works and published more than 30

papers and authored 5 books. He has also attended several technical and public reviews on

Environmental Impact Assessment on developmental projects in Lagos State. In the last ten years,

he has formalized and carried out research work on the need for community and public involvement

in Environmental Impact Assessment process in Lagos State. At the moment he is participating in

various national and international research projects on different aspects of the environment.

MR.

ADEDOYIN K. S. LASISI

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Gbenga Samuel Salau, a multiple award-winning journalist, is a graduate of Communication

and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Craving for more knowledge, he enrolled

for an MSc in Psychology at the University of Lagos. As an undergraduate student, he was

a campus journalist reporting for the Independence Hall and Faculty of Arts Press Clubs, with the

pen name SSG. As a campus journalist, he won the following awards; Independence Hall Press Best

News writer; University of Ibadan Union of Campus Journalists’ Best News Reporter/Writer; First

Runner-up, Reuben Abati Award for Investigative Journalism; Association of Faculty of Arts

Students’ Press Best Reporter; University of Ibadan Union of Campus Journalists’ Best Political

Writer; Winner, Reuben Abati Award for Investigative Journalism, and University of Ibadan Union of

Campus Journalists’ Best Interviewer. He rose to be the editor-in-chief of Association of Faculty of

Arts Students Press Club.

He joined The Guardian Newspaper, Nigeria after completing the compulsory national youth

service. As a reporter with The Guardian, he has covered events and attended conferences,

workshops, trainings within and outside Nigeria.

In 2014, he won the Promasidor Quill Award Best Report on Nutrition and DAME Business

Reporting category. In the 2015 edition of the Promasidor Quill Award, he won the best Report on

Nutrition and Brand Advocate Categories. In 2016, he was first runner up in the NB Reporter of the

Year and SERAs Award for CSR Reporting, aside winning the Print Journalist of the year award at the

2016 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). In 2018, he was second runner-up in the Lagos Reporting

Category of DAME. He has participated in a number of fellowship programmes with Wole Soyinka

Centre for Investigate Journalism, International Press Centre, Dubawa and Premium Times Centre

for Investigative Journalism.

MR.

GBENGA SAMUEL SALAU

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Session 7 Facilitator:Dr. Eugene Itua

Session 7: Strategic Collaborations

and Networking in the Environmental Evidence Ecosystem

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Dr. Eugene Itua is an established Sustainability/Safeguard expert, with over 25years’

experience that span virtually every sector of the economy on programmes/projects

supported by development partners such as AfDB, World Bank, IFC, etc. He is the CEO of

Natural Eco Capital and coordinates the company’s Strategic Alliance with United Nations

University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa on Sustainable Financing of Our Future in Africa

Program, Laurea University in Finland on Circular Economy and Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX), the

world's first wholesale exchange platform for Climate Finance 'offsets' (carbon credits) providing

low cost UNFCCC verified offsets to fund projects solving climate change. Also coordinates the

company’s membership of United Nations Global Compact, Climate Technology Centre and

Network (CTCN), Circular Economy Club Natural Capital Coalition and Climate Chain Coalition.

He is the Thematic Lead of Circular Economy and Natural Resources of the Sustainability Policy

Commission of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group. He is a senior policy fellow, Institute of Green

Growth solutions-Accra and member, College of Research Associates of United Nation University-

Institute for Natural Resources in Africa.

He is a Board Member, Centre for Climate Change and SDGs, Igbinedion University, Nigeria. And

member of the ADVISORY BOARD of “Deep Decarbonization Pathways in Nigeria Project (DDP-

Nigeria Project) Eugene was the Chairman, Panel of Experts in the Development of Nigeria Climate

Change Bill for 8th National Assembly and is on Roster of Experts by the UNFCCC for Nigeria, a

Reviewer on UNEP GEO Environment Outlook (GEO 6) and a Circular Economy Institute (CEI)

Ambassador Eugene is the Project Policy & Advocacy Coordinator for Natural Capital in African

Development Finance under the WWF-World Wide Fund for Nature.

He is also Consultant to Designing Nigeria’s Redd+ Finance Framework Including est Carbon

Offsets /Credit Programme. He also Consultant on the Diagnostic Study on the Implementation of

Environmental Economic Accounting as a Tool for Sustainable National Development Planning in

Nigeria supported by Global Legislators Organization for a Balanced Environment (“GLOBE”)

International. Eugene is Convener/Coordinator, West Africa Capitals Coalition Hub. He has

Doctorate Degree in Environmental Management

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EUGENE O. ITUASustainability & Safeguard Expert CEO, Natural Eco Capital

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ustainability challenges clearly call for a wider collaboration as the needed changes exceed

Sthe capacity and capability of individual actors. The discipline of Collaborative Networks has

certainly a key role to play, in the multi-stakeholder collaborative perspective in

Environmental Evidence Ecosystem.

Collaboration is all about working together to inform decisions and underpin evidence-based

policy and practice.

An ecosystem does not involve only collaboration but rather a complex interplay of collaboration

and competition, producers, consumers, regulators, and support entities.

For Strategic Collaborations and Networking in the Environmental Evidence Ecosystem, it is

said attitude, willingness to communicate and interact with other people, not only with your

immediate colleagues but with people who you have never met and increasingly, may never ever

meet physically due to “virtualisation” which has now become quite the norm, matter.

This course will thus focus on

• How can build a shared vision and mutually supportive roles that inform the success of

Environmental Evidence.

• Ideas that must be explored that will bring new insights on better governance principles and

thus reduce the percentage of failures and contribute to more sustainable business

ecosystems supported by Environmental Evidence.

Key Questions for the Course during the Workshop

1. Why do we need strategic Collaborations and Networking in the Environmental Evidence

Ecosystem?

2. Types of collaboration strategies in the Environmental Evidence Ecosystem?

3. Who are the stakeholders within the ecosystem?

4. To what extent have the stakeholders such as companies develop different and new strategies

for collaborating with research institutions within Environmental Evidence Ecosystem

innovation ecosystems?

5. How can companies operating innovation ecosystems address the challenge of collaboration

in dynamic innovation and evidence ecosystems?

6. What are the underlying Motivating factors/incentive structures for collaboration? /.

7. What Success factors and barriers to collaboration?

8. So how do we create a collaborative relationship and what model/framework do we work from

in developing strategic Collaborations and Networking in the Environmental Evidence

Ecosystem in Nigeria?

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Course Delivery:

Co-creation and interaction based on the Key questions

Some Lecture References for preparation

• https://roelto.com/strategic-collaboration-8-steps-to-develop-your-collaboration-

strategy/

• Schroth, F., & Häußermann, J. Jakob. 2018. Collaboration Strategies in Innovation

Ecosystems: An Empirical Study of the German Microelectronics and Photonics Industries.

Technology Innovation Management Review, 8(11): 4-12.

http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/1195

• Adner, R., & Kapoor, R. 2010. Value Creation in Innovation Ecosystems: How the Structure of

Technological Interdependence Affects Firm Performance in New Technology Generations.

Strategic Management Journal, 31(3): 306–333. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.821

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EESKT-TCEBCEM Members Bios

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Dr. Sogbanmu is an Environmental Toxicologist with several years of experience in

environmental risk assessment and pollution management. Her research focus is on the

risk assessment and management of organic pollutants in various environmental media

using classic and emerging ecotoxicology tools. This is with a view to develop and provide targeted

environmental management advice to regulators/policymakers.

She is an active researcher with 40+ refereed journal articles and conference publications to her

credit, several research grants, awards and fellowships. Particularly, she is a recipient of the L’Oreal-

UNESCO For Women in Science in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2014; PADI Foundation grant 2016; TWAS-

DFG Cooperation Visits Fellowship, 2019; The African Academy of Sciences (the AAS) Science

Advice for Policy Fellowship, 2019; Evidence Leaders Africa Seed Grantee, 2019, among others.

She is currently a Co-Investigator in Two (2) GCRF-funded projects.

Dr Sogbanmu is an Affiliate of The AAS; member, Nigerian Young Academy (NYA); Member, Board of

Trustees, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM); Advisory

Board Member, One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI); Editorial Board Member, Integrated

Environmental Assessment and Management (IEAM), among others. She has served as an

Ecology/Waste Management expert on review panels constituted by the Federal Ministry of

Environment, Nigeria for Environmental Impact Assessment draft reports since 2018.

She is an advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 11, 13 and 14;

African Union Agenda 2063 Goal 7, Science and Risk Communication, Evidence for Policy and

Researcher Visibility for Societal Impact. She holds a PhD in Environmental Toxicology and

Pollution Management and lectures at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She currently leads the

Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN) Project as well as the

Environmental Evidence Synthesis and Knowledge Translation (EESKT) Research Group, TETFund

Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management, University of Lagos.

DR. TEMITOPE O. SOGBANMU Environmental Toxicologist; Lead, EUEPiN & EESKT-TCEBCEM,University of Lagos

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She is a Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, University of Lagos. Research interest

bothers on Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology with special focus on

bioremediation of polluted ecosystems and bioconversion of wastes to value-added

products.

A postdoctoral visiting researcher at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Germany, a visiting

scholar at Ohio Agricultural Research Development Centre, USA.

Some awards include: Faculty Best Researcher’s Award, Tertiary Education Trust Fund Research

Grant, TWAS-DFG grant award, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

(ICGEB) training grant and Society for Applied Microbiology Grant Award.

Some certification includes: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Mentorship Education Certification

(EIMAC), University of IOWA, USA; Technology Management, Research and Exchanges Board

(IREX), USA, and African Universities Quality Assurance in Higher and Tertiary Education. Fellow,

Institute of Policy Management Development; Member,Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria,

American Society for Microbiology, Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM), U.K among others.

She has some publications and a patent to her credit.

OLANIKE M. (Ph.D)BURAIMOHEnvironmental Microbiologist/Biotechnologist

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Dr Bolajoko Malomo is a Personality and Social Psychologist with several years of

teaching and research experience. Her research interest is on Behaviour in traffic

environment and public health issues. She is a recipient of a number of local and

international grants. She has several journal, book chapters and conference publications to her

credit.

Her core skills are in the application of theory to real life situations, behaviour modification,

research on social processes in traffic environments and training. She is proficient in curriculum

development, professional human relations, effective time management among others.

Particularly, she leverages educational theories and methodologies to design specialized

curriculum to fit specific programmes.

She is a member of several professional associations including the Nigerian Psychological

Association, Nigerian Association of Social Psychologists, Association of Psychological Science

and Consortium of Adolescent Road Safety (CADROSA).

She has consulted professionally in Development of Employment Tests, Development and

Validation of Personality Test, Member, Committee on the Deliberation of Nigeria’s Road Safety

document on the United Nations Decade of Action on Road Safety (2011-2020). She has

facilitated trainings for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

She is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University

of Lagos, Nigeria.

DR.

BOLAJOKO MALOMO Personality and Social Psychologist

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Okiki, Olatokunbo Christopher is currently the Head, Automation Unit, University of

Lagos Library, Nigeria. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from University of Ibadan, Oyo

State, with MLS and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science in the same University. He

is professionally skilled with requisite academic behavioral and personality dispositions to do

any premium job as it relates to cutting-edge librarian services.

He has a considerable number of publications in reputable national and foreign journals. His

professional qualifications, exposure and cognate experience at the university library, especially

in the area of users’ satisfaction has been the propelling force behind his continual quest for the

acquisition of updated skills on facilitated means of organization of knowledge, information

access, storage and retrieval, and cost-effective dissemination strategies.

Aside managing the automation processes of the University of Lagos Library, he coordinates

the e-library section of the library, serve as library website and library management software

servers administrator, as well as managing the Institutional Repository of the University

Intellectual Products by deploying appropriate platforms.

He also carries out information literacy skill, serves as representative of the University Librarian

on the Board of University of Lagos Open Distant Learning Institute as well as member of

University of Lagos Library Accreditation Committee which brings to bear his overall exposure

in this noble profession. He is a member of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and a certified

librarian of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).

DR. CHRISTOPHER O. OKIKIInformation/Data Scientist

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Professor Adebayo Otitoloju is Professor of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution

Management of the University of Lagos. He possesses over 26 years’ cognate experience

with an excellent track record in teaching, research and supervision of undergraduate and

postgraduate students. His research span around heavy metals monitoring and biological effects;

crude oil effects and loss of bioactivity; effects of pesticides on target and non-target organisms;

genotoxic effects of pollutants; and N-terminal sequence analysis and identification of genes

responsible for heavy metal resistance. He has 139 publications, composed of 66 articles in

international and national peer-reviewed journals, 3 books and 70 commissioned works and

contributions to environmental assessment reports.

He has successfully supervised and graduated over 100 Masters and 13 PhD candidates. He is a

member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC). He was a recipient of

the 2004 Development Co-operation Prize by the Belgian Government and the World Laboratory

Fellowship by the ICSC Switzerland. He has also been a visiting researcher to the Kings College

London (KCL), University of London and a Senior Research Advisor to the Corporate Environment

Department of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.

PROF.ADEBAYO OTITOLOJU Professor of Ecotoxicology; Founder, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM)

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EUEPiN & EESKT-TCEBCEM Workshop Participants Bios

Project Assistant Bio Workshop Volunteers Bios

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Full Name: Ganiyu Oladunjoye Oyetibo (PhD, MIPAN, Cert. Phage Academy, JSPS Fellow)

Affiliation: University of Lagos

Email Address: [email protected]

Expertise: Geomicrobiology and Environmental Biotechnology

Dr. Oyetibo is a Senior Lecturer and expert in Environmental Biotechnology and Geomicrobiology

with more than 10 years’ experience in developing various microbial-based strategies to

decommissioning environmental matrixes polluted with organic and inorganic ecological

toxicants. His research program is projected towards incorporating deep and broad knowledge of

microbial biochemistry and physiology through microbial genetics episteme to decipher

metabolism and bio-catalysis of various microorganisms that would be useful for bioremediation

technology, waste management, and value-added chain of agricultural products. He has authored

more than 20 peer-reviewed scholarly articles in reputable academic journals whose impact

factors ranged 1.8 to 9.2 culminating to Scopus h-index ranking of 12 and over 500 citations

(Research Gate) and has won prestigious fellowships. He has variously participated in

environmental impact assessment, value-added chains of food crops, waste management, and

waste-to-wealth programs in Nigeria with many local and international grants to his credit. His

recent activities in Green Economy, Bio-economy and Blue Economy have been rewarded with

multi-million naira research grants from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2019, and

2020. He has been invited to speak in international conferences spanning United Kingdom,

Canada, USA, South Korea, Japan, Australia and Nigeria. He is a member of professional bodies in

Nigeria and overseas.

Full Name: Dr. Olabanji B. Awodumi

Affiliation: Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research


Expertise: Environmental Economics

Olabanji Awodumi holds BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in Economics from the University of Ibadan. He

enjoyed a number of scholarships during his studies including the prestigious African Economic

Research Consortium (AERC) Thesis Research Award (2019). Olabanji has strong interest in

environmental and International Economics, with articles that have appeared in top local and

international journal outlets. He has also participated in highly competitive global conferences and

workshops including the 6th Lindau Meetings of the Nobel Laureates in Economic Science,

Germany in 2017. He is currently a Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic

Research (NISER).

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Full Name: Dr. Oluniyi O. Fadare

Affiliation: Centre for Energy Research and Development, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife


Expertise: Research, Advocacy and Policy Formulation

Dr. Oluniyi Fadare is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Energy Research and Development,

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is the coordinator of the PAN-African micro(nano)- plastic

research network (PAN-microplast) and a member of CAS-TWAS Young Scientists for Sustainable

Development Goals. Dr. Fadare is one of young African scientists involved in microplastic research

in the region with specialty in Analytical Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology.

He employs spectroscopic techniques and molecular assays to understand the behaviour and

effects of micro(nano)plastics in different environmental matrices and potential impact on

humans. He is involved in advocacy, policy formulation and public enlightenment on circular

economy of single-used plastics.

Full Name: Adaku Bernadette David-Okoutu

Affiliation: Federal Ministry of Science and Technology


Expertise: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Adaku Bernadette David-Okoutu (Mrs.) is an Assistant Chief Scientific Officer, presently working

with the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja. She earned her Bachelor of Science

(B.Sc.) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Calabar, a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in

Technology Management from the National Centre for Technology Management, Ile-Ife and at

present a Research Student at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi where she is pursuing her

Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Environmental Resource Management. She is currently

researching on the Effects of Generator Fumes on the Health of Business Centre Operators in

Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Full Name: Dr. Ma’ruf O. Orewole

Affiliation: National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM)


Expertise: Hydrogeoinformatics, Disaster Management, Water Policy and Diplomacy

Dr. Ma’ruf O. Orewole is a Researcher and Head, Technology Management Education and Training

Department at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM(, Obafemi Awolowo

University. NACETEM provides critical knowledge support and sound policy advice for the Science,

Technology and Innovation (STI) System in Nigeria through capacity building, policy research and

consultancy. He obtained his Master's and Doctorate Degrees Ecology and Environmental Science

from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He also obtained a Professional Master’s in

Geoinformation and Environmental Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Technology

Management and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering. He won the World Academy of

Science (TWAS) Postdoctoral Fellowship for Advanced Study Award in 2017, which he utilized in

National Institute of Science and Development Studies, New Delhi, India.

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Full Name: Justina Adaugo Obienu

Affiliation: Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine research


Expertise: Conservation of Cetacean (Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises)

Justina Adaugo Obienu, works with the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine research,

where their mandate is to research on the living resources in the ocean. She is in the department of

Fishing Technology and Safety, where as a young conservationist, she conducts research on

cetaceans. Cetaceans are migratory species, that face different types of threats. One of the major

threat is fisheries and bycatch. Her research is focused on how to mitigate the problem and also

influence policy, because cetaceans are endangered species that live all their life in water.

Full Name: Grace F. Majekodunmi

Affliation: National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).


Expertise: Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Management

A Senior Scientific/Environmental Regulatory and Enforcement Officer, currently in the

Environmental Regulatory and Enforcement parastatal for the past 10 years. Driven by the passion

to see healthier and sustainable environment through effective Environmental Education,

Environmental Regulations, Compliance Monitoring and Improved Environmental Policies and

Governance.

Full Name: Temitope O. Waleola

Affiliation: E-waste Relief Foundation


Expertise: Electronic waste (e-waste) management

Mr. Waleola is an Environmental Specialist; who is passionate about environmental protection,

resource management, and sustainability. He obtained his B.Sc. degree (Biochemistry) from Ekiti

State University, Ado-Ekiti, and a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) degree from the

University of Lagos, Nigeria. Having worked for years within different sectors in Nigeria, he

developed and implemented initiatives that are significantly contributing to achieving sustainable

development in Nigeria. Notably among these is at E-Terra Technologies Limited and E-Waste

Relief Foundation where he contributed in tackling the electronic waste (E-waste) crisis in Nigeria

by advocating for sustainable e-waste management, and enhancing the capacity of informal e-

waste handlers in Lagos. He is a member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

(SETAC), and currently taking courses to become a Certified Environmental Risk Assessor (CRA).

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Name: Dr. Akinsanmi Ogunyemi

Affiliation: CRESTECH Engineering Limited


Expertise: Natural Resources Conservation / Environment, Health and Safety Management

Dr. Isaac Akinsanmi Ogunyemi has an academic background in Environmental Biology and

Environmental management & Protection. He obtained a PhD in Environmental Management from

the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta in 2018. His research interest lies in Wetland

Ecology and Environmental Impact Studies. He is a Professional in the planning, implementation,

and continual improvement of Environmental, Health and Safety Management Systems using

international best practices such as ISO Standards. He has over ten years of experience in the Oil

and Gas industry. He has published papers in both local and international Journals. He is opened to

research and academic collaborations.

Full Name: Dr. Rose Alani



Expertise: Air Quality Monitoring

Dr. Rose Alani, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lagos (Nigeria), has over 10 years’ experience

in research work on environmental pollution, and is internationally involved in air pollution, climate

change, and environmental sustainability related researches. She has a six months’ post-doctoral

research fellowship at (Institute of Photonic Sciences – ICFO) within the framework of the Science

by Women programme launched by Mujeres por Africa Foundation. She has published more than

18 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute. She is a

trained Analyst under the Canadian Association for Environmental Analytical Laboratories

(CAEAL) requirements at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER), University

of Windsor, ON, Canada (2007). She is the group leader of the Air Quality Monitoring Research

Group of the University of Lagos. She has presented papers in twelve local and nine international

conferences. She is a member of three Local and four International professional organizations.

Full Name: Mr. Emmanuel Cosmas Tombere

Affiliation: Federal Ministry of Environment


Expertise: Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Standards and Monitoring

Mr. Emmanuel Cosmas Tombere hails from Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. A 1992

Applied Chemistry graduate of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, he had been in the private

sector for quite some years before joining the Federal Civil Service as a Senior Scientific Officer

(SSO) in 2013. He was posted to the Environmental Assessment (EA) Department of the Federal

Ministry of Environment. He is presently the Head of Environmental Assessment (EA) Department

at the Lagos Zonal Office of the Ministry.

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Full Name: Dr. Emeka Eusebius Epuh


Email Address: [email protected]; [email protected]

Expertise: Environmental Geophysics and Environmental Impact Assessment (Pollution

Management)

Dr. Emeka Eusebius Epuh is a researcher/lecturer at the University of Lagos. His consultancy and

research focus includes: Geophysics/GIS/Geodesy and Surveying in the study of the structure and

environmental dynamics of the continental/marine lithosphere of Nigeria and its Geospatial

Environment. This involves the use of Geophysical methods, Surveying, Remote Sensing

Techniques and GIS for mapping the lithospheric structures of Nigeria.

Full Name: Ogunlade Olamide Martins

Affiliation: Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa


Expertise: Climate Change and Extractives Governance

Ogunlade Olamide Martins is an environment advocate and development enthusiast. With over

five years’ experience in the socio-environment space, he has built capacity in environmental

advocacy, extractives governance, climate change and their overbearing influence on the society.

Trained a geologist, his passion for social and environmental advocacy has influenced his interests

and works in recent past. He was a state researcher for the OSIWA mineral resources’ governance

project that produced a technical report aimed at reshaping the mining sector in Nigeria. Martins

currently works with Corporate Accountability and Public Participation as the program manager for

climate change and extractives governance.

Full Name: Dr. (Mrs.) Fatsuma Olaleru

Affiliation: University of Lagos (Department of Zoology, and TCEBCEM)

Email Address:

Expertise: Natural Resources Conservation, Urban Wildlife Ecology

Dr. Fatsuma Olaleru is a lecturer/researcher in the Department of Zoology, University of Lagos. She

was the first PhD graduate of the Natural Resources Conservation programme from that

Department. Olaleru is passionate about conserving the indigenous mona monkey populations in

the University. She studies, and publishes on the conservation of this species. Olaleru advocates

for non-lethal human-mona monkey conflicts resolutions in urban forest fragments of Lagos

State, and the species’ protection for eco-tourism purpose. She is the current President of the

Nigeria Tropical Biology Association, and the Financial Secretary of Organisation of Women in

Science for the Developing World, Lagos Branch.

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Full Name: Tolofari Ngere

Affiliation: National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)

Email: [email protected]

Expertise: Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement

Tolofari Ngere is a Chief Scientific Officer at the National Environmental Standards and Regulations

Enforcement Agency (NESREA). He is a pragmatic and resourceful leader with over 10 years’

cognate experience in government and industry; Operations Management, Project Management,

People Management and Data Analysis and Performance Improvement Services. He has a strong

track record of leading, managing and motivating teams; he is skilled at conflict resolution and with

proven success in managing change. A tenacious leader and team-builder, he thrives under

pressure and continually exceeds targets. He has a dual career in Environmental Compliance

Monitoring / Enforcement and Engineering.

Full Name: Bisiriyu Adesewa Arafat



Expertise: Pollution Control; Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology; Solid Waste Management

Bisiriyu Adesewa Arafat is an Enforcement officer and an Analytical Chemist for a decade now with

experiences both International and Local on Environmental Studies. I am working presently with

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). I am the

Sector head of Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Soap and detergent sector; NESREA Lagos Liaison

Office. Our Agency’s mission is to inspire personal and collective responsibility in building an

environmentally conscious society for the achievement of sustainable development in Nigeria. My

functions are as an environmental regulator, environmental operator, environmental capacity

builder and environmental advisor. I am eager to learn, I am determined, I never give up until I get

something right.

Full Name: Peter A. Isangedighi

Affiliation: Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC)


Expertise: Environmental Planning and Protection

Mr. Peter A. Isangedighi possess over 18 years of experience in scientific research, network design

and management, project planning, support and implementation and electronic document and

record Management. He also possesses experience in project concept analysis, document

indexing, workflow implementation, network reconfiguration and software installation as well as in

in acoustic research and structure borne noise. He is also a member, Review Committee, Raw

Material Specifications Handbook for Industries; as well as a member, Strategic Plan

Implementation Committee, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Maitama Abuja.

Mr. Peter has also been involved in voluntary/community service through diverse platforms.

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Full Name: Chimezirim C. Young

Affiliation: National Centre for Technology Management


Expertise: Sustainable Development

Young Charles has been working on policies for Sustainable Development. Few of his findings are

documented in his book of scientific policies for sustainable economic development titled, "The

Journey to Industrialization". Young is the founder of Emphire Touch Production, a film production

organization dedicated to converting research results into films to foster Sustainable

Development and industrialization. Our film production activities and resources are designed to

enhance the well-being of individuals, families and the larger society. Young has a BTech. in Project

Management Technology and an M.Sc. in Technology management. He is currently pursuing a PhD

in Environmental Control and Management.

Full Name: Dr. Samuel O. Olajuyigbe

Affiliation: University of Ibadan, Nigeria


Expertise: Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Management

Samuel Olalekan Olajuyigbe is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forest Production and

Products, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Forestry (University College Dublin.

Ireland), as well as, a BSc. and MSc. in Forest Biology and Silviculture (University of Ibadan, Nigeria).

Samuel conducts research in specializations such as forest ecology, climate change, agroforestry,

ecosystem restoration, conservation and carbon sequestration.

Full Name: Dr. Omolabake Okon-Akan

Affiliation: Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria


Expertise: Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Okon-Akan Omolabake, wife, mother, is an Analytical Environmental Chemist and very passionate

about the environment and SDG 6, 13, and 14. Her priority is to provide potable water that is

accessible to all, reasons why her research interests border Adsorption Techniques, water

treatments, biomass as an adsorption tool for contaminants and emerging contaminants e.g.

EDC, Heavy metals, dyes etc. whereby batch studies, kinetics, isotherms are employed to confirm

the viability and its potency to adsorb these contaminants. Wood chemistry, Analytical chemistry,

Nanoscience, Surface characterization, Material Science, APTI, Climate change, waste

management and Forestry are also focused on.

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Full Name: Dr. Kazeem Abubakar

Affiliation: National Centre For Technology Management (NACETEM)


Expertise: Recycling of Aluminium Cans

Abubakar Kazeem obtained his Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, majoring in

Production/materials from University of Agriculture- Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria in 2011 and

PhD in Materials Engineering from the Universiti Tun Husain Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia. He is

currently a Researcher and Head, Science Policy and Innovation Studies Department at the

National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Abuja, Nigeria. His Research interest is

in Technology Management of Recycled Beverage Cans (TMRBCs), Development of New Materials

from Recycled ones, Policy Analysis, and Green Innovations. He has published in leading journals,

including Materials Letters.

Full Name: Blessing C. Onyema

Affiliation: The Nigerian Academy of Science


Expertise: Toxicology/Pollution Management

Blessing has over four years of experience in the development sector. She holds a Bachelor’s in

Zoology and a Master's in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management from University of

Lagos. She currently works at the Nigerian Academy of Science. She manages the implementation

of various activities aimed at addressing Nigeria’s development challenges, using science as a

backdrop. Previously, she worked at the Center for Public Policy Alternatives, a policy think-tank.

Her work there involved research into Nigeria's socioeconomic issues, providing evidence-

informed advice to stakeholders. She contributed to the Nigeria Natural Resource Charter’s 2017

Benchmarking Exercise Report. Her contributions to this report focused on the mitigation of

environmental costs of natural resource extraction, and investing for sustainable development.

Full Name: Dr. Temitope Olabisi Onuminya



Expertise: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Dr. Temitope Olabisi Onuminya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany, University of

Lagos. Her area of specialty is in Molecular Plant Systematics, Medicinal Plants, Plant Conservation

and Biotechnology, Forensic Botany and Climate Change. As an efficient and dedicated member of

staff, she has been assigned sensitive posts and serves on various committees. She is currently the

Coordinator – Research and Team Lead – Terrestrial Biodiversity Conservation Cluster at the

TETFund Centre of Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management. She is

passionate about youth development and is a strong advocate for climate change adaptation and

biodiversity conservation in Nigeria.

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Full Name: Olapeju Adenekan



Expertise: Environmental Impact Assessment

Adenekan Olapeju, is a researcher at the National Centre for Technology Management. She

obtained B.tech I pure and applied Chemistry from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

Ogbomoso, Oyo State in 2008. She also hold a Masters degree in Environmental Chemistry,

University of Lagos. Her research focus is on Environmental sustainability. She has various

publications in peer reviewed journals. I am interested and ready for research collaborations in the

area of environmental science.

Full Name: Catherine Eseoghene Omotehinse



Expertise: Environmental compliance monitoring and Enforcement

Catherine Eseoghene Omotehinse is an Assistant Chief Scientific Officer and Sector Head,

Sanitation and Waste Control, at the National Environmental Standards and Regulations

Enforcement Agency (NESREA). She is a stalwart leader, team builder and is resilient, with over 13

years of working experience in Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement in various

sectors of the economy with a visible track record in conflict resolutions, staff management

procedures and positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Her work involves amongst

others, creating public awareness and providing environmental education on sustainable

environmental management amongst regulated community to ensure compliance with the

Agency’s extant national environmental regulations and guidelines.

Full Name: Dr. Kafilat Adebola Bawa-Allah



Expertise: Environmental Toxicology

Kafilat Adebola Bawa-Allah PhD, is a lecturer at the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science,

University of Lagos, Nigeria. She has over nine years of research experience and six years of

teaching experience. Her research area of specialization is aquatic toxicology with interests in

heavy metal toxicity and bioavailability in polluted ecosystems. Her current research is aimed at

developing computer-based models for assessing heavy metal toxicity and bioavailability in

surface waters. Dr Bawa-Allah is a recipient of several awards including the Commonwealth

Rutherford Postdoctoral Fellowship awarded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.

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Full Name: Engr. Kolapo O. Bolade

Affiliation: PwC Nigeria


Expertise: Impact assessment

Full Name: Dr. Roland E. Uwadiae



Expertise: Environmental Pollution Ecology

Full Name: Taiwo M. Femi-Falaye

Affiliation: Federal Ministry of Environment


Expertise: Environmental Assessment

Taiwo Morenike Femi-Falaye is a graduate of Biochemistry Lagos State university, Ojo with Masters

in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Lagos. She started work with Bata Nigeria as graduate

trainee and rose to the management level advocating Environmental Oriented-Cost Management

in industries. Taiwo is passionate about Environment and climate change. She is currently working

with the Federal Ministry of Environment, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). department

handling Evaluation and Analysis of various EIA draft reports of major developmental projects in

line with the EIA procedural guidelines in Nigeria.

Full Name: Aghogho Kolawole-Daniels

Affiliation: Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research


Expertise: Marine Ecology and Biology

Aghogho Kolawole-Daniels is a Principal Research Officer in the Marine Biology Unit of the

Department of Fisheries Resources, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine research.

Victoria island Lagos, She specialized in Marine Biology and Ecology. My main area of research are

Fish Biology/ Ecology, Assessment of Anthropogenic activities on Fisheries Resources and the

Environment, Conservation of the Marine environment and Marine Spatial Planning towards as

sustainable blue Economy/ Marine Protected Area.

Full Name: Prof. Ezechiel Oladapo Longe



Expertise: Environmental Resources, Quality, Pollution and Control

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Full Name: Martha A. Kotun



Expertise: Environmental Compliance Monitoring

Martha A. Kotun serves in the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement

Agency as a Chief Geologist. She is a multidisciplinary Environmental Regulation and Enforcement

Officer with experience covering a mix of 13 years’ in addressing environmental issues such as

environmental sustainable development, compliance monitoring, inspections and enforcement.

She is a great team player with organizational, planning, problem solving, reporting, conflict

resolution and ledership skills. She is a member of the Waste Management Society of Nigeria

(Wamason) and the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF). She has a Bacheor’s degree in

Geology, and a Master’s degree in Environmental Management.

Full Name: Rasheed M. Ibrahim

Affiliation: National Oil Spill detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)


Expertise: Planning

Full Name: Oladayo Obiyomi

Affiliation: Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources


Expertise: Environmental Planning/Policy making

Full Name: Bukola O. Onileowo

Affiliation: National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)

Expertise: Human Resources

Onileowo Bukola Oluwatoyin is a native of Ekiti State. She was born in Lagos on the 12th of

December 1977. She is married with three kids. She started her Primary education at Dr. Soyemi

Memorial Nursery and Primary School in Festac Town, Lagos State, had her Secondary school

Education at FESTAC Grammar School, Lagos after which she gained admission into the University

of Ado Ekiti where she obtained B.Sc in Business Administration in year 2013. She proceeded for

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Human Resources Management) at the Lagos State

University and obtained a certificate in Business Administration (Human Resources Management)

at Lagos State University (2016). Onileowo Bukola is dedicated and hardworking. She is presently

working with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Human Resources

Department). Mrs Onileowo is a member of the Wastes Management Society of Nigeria; she is also

a chartered Public Manager of the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, Full

member- Institute of Strategic Management.

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Full Name: Rufai R. Abubakar



Expertise: Environmental management policies

Abubakar Rufai is an Assistant Chief Planning Officer at National Centre for Technology

Management (NACETEM), Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. in

Demography and Social Statistics and M.Sc. in Public Policy Analysis. He has 12 years of experience

in research, training and development. He is an Oracle Certified Associate. He has made

presentation in various local and international conferences. His research areas of interest are:

Public Policies, gender and information Security.

Full Name: Benjamin O. Tejumola

Affiliation: Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA)


Expertise: Monitoring & Enforcement

Full Name: Dr. Kehinde Ishola



Expertise: Environmental Geophysics

Kehinde Ishola obtained both B.Sc and M.Sc in Applied Physics (Geophysics Option) from the

University of Lagos and his PhD (Near surface Geophysics) from the Universiti Sains Malaysia

(USM), Pinang, Malaysia. He is an Environmental Geophysics lecturer in the Department of

Geosciences, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Presently, he is working on groundwater flow and

contaminant plumes mapping using modeling and data mining techniques.

Full Name: Aisha Eri

Affiliation: National Inland Waterways Authority


Expertise: Research, Planning and Environment

Full Name: Dr. Oluwasegun Osidipe

Affiliation: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria


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EUEPiNProject Assistant

Full Name: Oseghale Emmanuel Ehilen


Expertise: Plant Ecology and Environmental Biotechnology

Short Bio

Oseghale Ehilen is passionate about spurring sustainable development through scientific, social

and entrepreneurial innovations especially in the areas of food security, health and wellness, and

environmental sustainability. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Biology and

Biotechnology, and a Master of Science degree in Plant Ecology. He is also a member of

professional bodies such as the Society for Conservation Biology and the Biotechnology Society of

Nigeria. He enjoys writing, teaching, conducting research, organising and helping others.

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Full Name: Toyyibah O. Ismail



Toyyibah is currently a post graduate student at the University of Lagos. She's studying

Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management. She had her B.Sc. honours in Zoology,

University of Ilorin. An optimistic and a goal getter individual. A passionate environmentalist and an

aspiring farmer with the vision to help have a sustainable environment and also to promote food

availability as SDG goals.

Full Name: Babangida Yalwaji



Babangida Yalwaji, was born on 2nd day of December 1990 in Itas, Itas/Gadau Local government

Bauchi State. He attended Tafida Primary School Itas from 1994 to 1999 and Government Day

Secondary School Itas from1999 to 2004. He studied Environmental Health Technician at College

of Health Technology Ningi, Bauchi state from 2005 to 2008 and Obtained a Bachelor of Science

degree in Environmental Management and Toxicology at Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State in

2017 with first class honour. He is currently, studying MSc in Environmental Toxicology and

Pollution Management at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Name: Umeokeke Hilary Chikaelo.



Umeokeke Hilary Chikaelo is an Environmental Toxicologist, Pollution Mitigator, and Chemist with

experience in Teaching and Research. He is a Bachelor's graduate of Chemistry from the University

of Maiduguri, Borno State, and a Master of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management

from the University of Lagos. He is an advocate of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 12, 13, 14,

and 16, and aspires to become a specialist in pollution mitigation and waste management through

best sustainable practices.

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