EDUCATION

Academic and Professional Qualifications With Dates

1. Ph.D. (1996): Specialised in Landuse Assessment and Forest Monitoring.
   
2. PGD (1990) (Remote Sensing Applications/GIS): Training in Environmental Data Generation/Handling and Geographical Information System (GIS).
   
3. M.Sc (1989): Specialised in Landuse Monitoring and Natural Resources Management
   
4. B.Sc. (Hons.) (1986): Second Class Upper Division (Ife)- Basic training in Geographic Science and Regional Development

Short Courses:

1. Training of Trainers Programme, EU Sponsored African Monitoring of the Environment for Sustainable Development (AMESD) in the ECOWAS Region, AGRHYMET Regional Centre, Niamey, Niger (May 3-14, 2010).
   
2. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) sponsored International Training Programme on Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education, Stockholm, Sweden (May 3-24, 2008).
   
3. UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Leadership Training Workshop in the West Indian Ocean Region, Maputo, Mozambique (April 10-14, 2008).
   
4. UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Second Leadership Workshop for the East Atlantic Region, Accra, Ghana (October 1-3, 2007).
   
5. UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Advanced Leadership Training Workshop for Heads of Institutes in the East Atlantic Region, Libreville, Gabon (March 13-17, 2007).
   
6. Natural Resources Management (NRM) Module 2: Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Enschede, The Netherlands (October 25- November 15, 2004).
   
7. Workshop on Monsoon Environments: Agricultural and Hydrological Impacts of Seasonal Variability and Climate Change, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy (March 23-28, 2003).
   
8. Training Course on The Principles of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, University College of Lands and Architecture (UCLAS), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, UCLAS-ITC ESICAP Project, (January - March, 2003).
   
9. Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Sponsored Training Workshop on Quality Assurance in Academic Programming, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (in Collaboration with University of The Gambia) (December 2001).
   
10. Advanced Course: Climate Change in the Mediterranean Region- Part II: Socio-Economic Aspects and Impacts, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, (November 12-16, 2001).
    
11. Training Course in Computer Skills for Executives, Computing Centre, University of Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (October 29- November 10, 2001).
    
12. Training Workshop on Land-Atmosphere Interactions in Climate Models, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy (May-June 2001).
    
13. FAO/NASENI/RECTAS Sponsored Training for Policy/Decision Makers on Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS, Ile-Ife, (November, 1994).
    
14. Training Workshop on SPOT Satellite System and its Applications for Decision Makers in Nigeria, (Sponsored by CNES and GDTA, France, November, 1989)

OTHER DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS:

1. Eisenhower Fellowships, Philadelphia, USA (2009)
   
2. Visiting Scientist Award, System Analysis for Research and Training (START) – International Geosphere Programme (IGBP), Washington DC, USA (2004)
   
3. UNDP Fellowship Award (1989-1990).
   
4. Obafemi Awolowo University Postgraduate Fellowship Award (1987-1989, 1990-1991).
   
5. Oluseyi Lufadeju Prize for the best graduating student in Urban and Regional Planning courses in Department of Geography, University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) (1986).

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English and Yoruba.

EXPERIENCE: (A) In Nigeria

1. Senior Research Adviser/Sabbatical Staff, Corporate Environment Department, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Nigeria (2010-2011).
   
2. Director, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (August 2006-2010)
   
3. Edo State Project Coordinator for DSI Integrated Services Ltd. on Needs Assessment & GAP Analysis of Master Plan-Based Projects in the Niger Delta Region (2010). Client: Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
   
4. Edo State Project Coordinator for DSI Integrated Services Ltd. on Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of NDDC Completed Projects and Programmes (2020). Client: Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
   
5. Member, National Technical Working Groups (Environment Thematic Area), VISION 20: 2020, Federal Republic of Nigeria (2009).
   
6. Member, Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), African Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS), 2009 till date.
   
7. Project Director, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) funded Climate Observatory Project, Nigeria (2008 till Date).
   
8. Member, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Review Panel, 3D Seismic Survey & Exploratory Drilling Project in OPL 135, Nigerian AGIP Oil Company Limited, Federal Ministry of Environment (2009).
   
9. Facilitator, Stakeholders’ Meeting, Presidential Initiative on Massive Afforestation Programme, Ecological Fund Office, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, The Presidency, Abuja (2009).
   
10. Chairman, Technical Follow-Up Committee on Implementation Strategy for the Presidential Initiative on Massive Afforestation Programme for Economic and Environmental Sustainability, Ecological Fund Office, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, The Presidency, Abuja (2009).
    
11. Executive Secretary, West/Central Africa Sustainable Development Education Initiative (2008 till Date).
    
12. Facilitator, Stakeholders’ Forum on Mainstreaming Environment and Sustainability into Nigerian Universities’ Curriculum, National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja (2008).
    
13. Nigerian Focal Person, Community of Practice ECOHEALTH (COPES-AOC), West and Central Africa (2008 till Date).
    
14. Member, Governing Council, Institute of Environmental Accountants, Nigeria (2008 till date).
    
15. Programme Coordinator (West and Central Africa), Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) sponsored International Training Programme on Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education, (2008).
    
16. Member, Technical Implementation Committee, National Landuse/Landcover Project, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja (2008 till Date).
    
17. Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2008 till Date).
    
18. Member. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Review Panel, 300,000 Tonnes Steel Plant (Westcom Steel Industries Ltd., Sagamu, Ogun State), Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria (2008).
    
19. Chairman, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Review Panel, Okoloma Gas Plant-Komkom Manifold Condensate Pipeline (8” in 18” x 11.7 km) Project, Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria (2007).
    
    
20. Chairman, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Review Panel, National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Integrated Sugarcane and Ethanol Plant (Automative Biomass Fuel Programme) Project, Guma-Tarka Site, Benue State, Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Nigeria (2007)
    
21. Consultant to National Centre for Remote Sensing, Jos (2006-2009 ).
    
22. Consultant to Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation, Abuja, on Global Mapping Project in Nigeria, Under the Auspices of International Steering Committee for Global Mapping (ISCGM), Japan (2006).
    
23. Member, Nigerian Government Delegation to the 49th Session of the United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of the Outer Space (COPUOS), Vienna, Austria (2006).
    
24. Member, Scientific Steering Committee, African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education-English (2006 till Date).
    
25. Member, National Coordinating Committee on Climate Change, Nigeria (2005-2008).
    
26. Project Leader, Monitoring Deforestation and Implication for Biodiversity Loss in Nigeria Using Data from NigeriaSat-1 and other Satellites, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja (2004-2006).
    
27. External Examiner, Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2004 till date).
    
28. Member, National Universities Commission (NUC) Panel for the Merger of Benchmark and Minimum Academic Standard for Environmental Sciences Programmes in Nigerian Universities (2004).
    
29. Member, National Universities Commission (NUC) Panel for Curriculum Development on Entrepreneurship Education for Nigerian Universities (2004).
    
30. Elected Member, Governing Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2003-2007).
    
31. Member, Standing Committee of the Congregation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2003-2007).
    
32. Member, Tenders Board, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2003-2007).
    
33. Director, OAU Bookshop Limited (2003-2006).
    

(B) Outside Nigeria

1. Facilitator, Training Workshop on Capacity Building in Sustainable Management, Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Evaluation for Staff of the Higher Education Directorate of the Department of State for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DOSHERST), Banjul, The Gambia (2008).
   


2. Facilitator, Workshop on Strengthening Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Issues in the Doctoral School on Water, Water Quality and Water Uses in Senegal, Dakar, Senegal (2008).
   


3. Visiting Scientist
   Department of Natural Resources
   International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Enschede
   The Netherlands (October-December, 2004 & 2005).
   


4. Sabbatical Appointment
   Department of Geography,
   University of Dar es Salaam
   Tanzania (September 2001-June, 2003).
   


5. Pioneer Head of Environmental Science
   University of The Gambia
   The Gambia (2000- 2001).