MORUFU RAIMI OLALEKAN

Dr. Morufu Olalekan Raimi (MNES, REHO, LEHO, FAIWMES) is a renowned Environmental Health Scientist, Public Health Researcher, and Sustainability Advocate, widely recognized for his multidisciplinary contributions across environmental health, water resources, climate change, medical geography, and sustainable development. With over a decade of impactful research, teaching, policy engagement, and consultancy, Dr. Raimi has emerged as a leading voice in environmental science and public health, particularly in Nigeria and across Africa. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Science from Kwara State University, Malete, where he also earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the same discipline. His recent research, which focused on the “Environmental and Public Health Implications of Microplastic Pollution in Water Sources,” exemplifies his expertise in contemporary environmental contaminants and their health effects. Additionally, Dr. Raimi is an alumnus of the Pan-Atlantic University, where he received training in Sustainability Strategy.

Presently, Dr. Raimi serves in multiple high-impact roles: he is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology at the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria; Deputy Director at the Niger Delta Institute for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases; Program Manager at the Centre for Niger Delta Studies and Sustainability; and Country Coordinator for the Global Research Institute and Training Centre. He is also the South-South Zonal Team Lead for the Civil Alliance for Climate Protection and Education (CACPE), where he drives community-centered climate advocacy and education.

Dr. Raimi’s academic footprint includes the supervision of multiple postgraduate students having successfully mentored more than five Master's and two Doctoral candidates, while currently supervising several others. His research spans diverse topics including climate change and health, environmental toxicology, water and air quality, pollution control, and community-based interventions for environmental sustainability. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and technical reports, and is actively involved as a reviewer and editorial board member for more than 150 international scientific journals.

His extensive consultancy experience demonstrates his ability to translate research into real-world solutions. He has worked with various national and international organizations, including:

• United States CDC/NPHCDA/NCDC/NAFDAC – Field assessor across seven Nigerian states for vaccine-related events and AEFI surveillance (2025).

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/NPHCDA/Sydani Group – Consultant for the SoRTLE Project in Bayelsa (2023).

• Queen Mary University of London & UNEP IMEO – Contributor to the Nigeria Methane Emissions Reduction Pilot Programme (2025).

• National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) – Lead facilitator and trainer for CHIPS, CRISP, ICCM, and maternal/child health programs across multiple states from 2015 to 2024.

• World Health Organization – Coordinator and consultant on immunization programs and quality assurance across Bayelsa State from 2012 to 2023.

• Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) – Active member of the Rapid Response Team and technical working groups for hemorrhagic fever control and public health emergencies.

Dr. Raimi also serves as a Research Consultant at the Bayelsa State Primary Health Care Board, where he previously held senior advisory roles such as Director of Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization, and Technical Advisor to the Executive Secretary. Internationally, he advises the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on groundwater resource classification, serving as part of the Expert Group on Resource Management in Geneva, Switzerland.

He is a Fellow and State Representative of the Africa Institute of Waste Management and Environmental Studies (AIWMES) and maintains active memberships with prestigious organizations including:

• Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON)

• Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM)

• Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)

• Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP)

• Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE)

• International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE)

• International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Dr. Raimi is also deeply involved in mentorship programs globally, including roles as a Mentor with the Society for Scholarly Publishing (USA) and as a National Science Foundation Mentor at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

His advocacy for environmental justice and sustainable development extends to grassroots mobilization, public health education, and policy dialogues. Notably, his research on groundwater pollution in the Niger Delta has contributed to pioneering efforts in pollution control manage