Invited Presentations

2024

  1. Promoting evidence-informed policymaking in the environment sector in Lagos State: Experiences from the Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN) project. Presented at the 1st National Consultation Meetings/Policymakers’ Engagement event on strengthening institutional and individual evidence-informed policymaking (EIP) technical capacity to enhance decision-making in policy and programmes. Anglophone Africa Hub for Learning together to advance Evidence and Equity in Policymaking to achieve the SDGs (LEEPS) Project in conjunction with AIHPHS and DUFUHS, Ebonyi state, Rockview Hotel Classic, Abuja, Nigeria, February 29, 2023. PDF
  2. Facilitating Data Uptake: Designing Periodic Reporting Templates for Decision Makers. Presented at the Lagos Air Quality Dialogue and Data Access Training Workshop, February 6-7, 2024 held at LASEPA & UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.

2023

  1. Partnership and Collaboration in Research (Panellist). The Strengthening Research Capacity in Nigeria Project, The Nigerian Academy of Science, Colossus Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, November 1, 2023.
  2. Surface Water Pollution from Agricultural Production – Case Studies from Nigeria. International Expert Lecture delivered at School of Civil Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, India via Microsoft Teams, October 27, 2023.
  3. Evidence-Informed Environmental Policy Formulation or Decision Making in Lagos State. Presented at the Eko EnviroTalk, 2nd Anniversary Edition, Virtual, October 2, 2023.
  4. Implementing the Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC): Outcomes and Opportunities. Presented at the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Africa, Science Advice Skills Development Program (SASDP) Cohort 2, Virtual, September 25, 2023.
  5. Knowledge Co-Production through Stakeholder Engagement in Environmental/Ocean Sciences Research. Presented at the Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana (COESSING), University of Ghana, via Zoom, August 4, 2023.
  6. Natural Resources Extraction and Energy Access in Nigeria: Challenges, Adverse Impacts and Considerations for Sustainable Management. Presented at the Energy Cafe Talk of the Centre for Energy Ethics, University of St Andrews, Scotland via Zoom, May 30, 2023.
  7. Understanding the Nigeria Science Policy Interfaces: Contexts and Interactions between Science and Politics. Presented at the Nigerian Science-Policy Dialogue (Webinar Series) on Biodiversity Conservation (Representing Prof Bola Oboh, DVC (Academics and Research, UNILAG). Coordinated by the Nigerian IPBES National Platform, May 26, 2023.

2022

  1. Preventing the Next Pandemic: The Role of National Young Academies. Presented at the Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) Webinar 3.10, December 1, 2022.
  2. Developing a Triple-Helix of University-Industry-Government Partnership and Linkages in Africa: A Necessary Tool for Translational Research in the 21st Century. Presented at the University of Lagos Humboldt Kolleg, Programme and Book of Abstract, p. 29, Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria, November 6-9, 2022.
  3. Perspectives on Capacity Building Needs and Demands of Ocean Sciences Stakeholders in Africa. Presented at the GEO Blue Planet 5th Symposium, October 26, 2022, Alisa Hotel North Ridge, Accra, Ghana.
  4. Balancing social, economic and ecological goals in addressing plastic pollution in different environmental compartments. Presented at the African Plastics Initiative Workshop, September 14, 2022 (Virtual).
  5. Addressing the vulnerability of African academics to predatory journals and conferences. Centre for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (CEMRI). June 25, 2022 (Virtual).
  6. Ethical practices in collaboration and the implications of non-ethical conducts for Globalisation. Nigerian Applied Microbiologists Network. June 25, 2022 (Virtual).
  7. Only One Earth: How to encourage living sustainably in harmony with nature. Fireside Chat by Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) and FC4SLagos. June 23, 2022 (Virtual).
  8. Sustainable Mining and Non-Communicable Diseases. Royal Society Commonwealth Science Conference Sub-Saharan Africa Follow-On Meeting, Programme Booklet, pp.16-17, March 14-16, 2022, Accra, Ghana.
  9. Predatory Journals in Nigerian Context. A presentation at the Nigerian Academy of Science Webinar themed: Predatory Practices in Nigeria: Combatting the Scourge. March 9, 2022

2021

  1. Environmental Research/Evidence Communication. Presented at the Capacity Building Workshop on Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) for Environmental Management at the NITDA IT Hub, University of Lagos, Nigeria, June 10, 2021
  2. Ecosystem Restoration. A presentation at the webinar of the Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON) Lagos Council in commemoration of the 2021 World Environment Day. Virtual Presentation, June 7, 2021.
  3. Ecosystem Restoration. A presentation at the webinar of the Cleaner and Healthier Nigeria Initiative in commemoration of the 2021 World Environment Day. Virtual Presentation, June 4, 2021.
  4. Women in Science: An Inspiration for Future Generations. A presentation at the webinar of the Sciences and Development Association in partnership with Sultan Moulay Slimane University and the Higher School of Technology of Khenifra, Morocco via Microsoft Teams, March 31, 2021.
  5. Time and Resources Optimization for Career Advancement by Women Scientists from Resource-Poor Settings. A presentation at the webinar of the Organization for Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD) University of Port-Harcourt Chapter, January 26, 2021.

2020

  1. Evidence Leaders Africa Seed Grantees Project Presentation: Evidence Use in Environmental Policymaking in Nigeria (EUEPiN) Project. Evidence Leaders Africa Virtual Conference, November 3-4, 2020.
  2. Plagiarism: Mitigating an Unethical Conduct in Academics. A presentation at the webinar of the Nigerian Young Academy Webinar Series 4.0 via Zoom, October 29, 2020.
  3. Securing Relevant Research Grants in a COVID-19 Era. A workshop presented at the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM) International (Virtual) Conference 2020 via Zoom, October 23, 2020.
  4. The United Nations SDGs and African Union Agenda 2063: Environmental Health Priorities for Nigeria. Presented at the One Health Advocacy Mentorship (OHAM) Webinar by the One Health Development Initiative (OHDI) via Zoom, June 26, 2020.

2019

  1. Preservation of Waterfronts: Our Collective Responsibility. 2019 Clean Up Lagos Waterfronts themed: Cleaner Waterfront, Our Pride. Lagos State Ministry of the Environment, Lagos State Government Ferry Jetty, Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin LGA, Lagos. December 12, 2019 – Guest Lecture
  2. Marine Environment Health: Safety Considerations for Marine Ecology in Nigeria. Presented at the Health, Safety and Environment Day of the Postgraduate Maritime Students Association, Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Lagos, June 27, 2019
  3. Science Considerations for Management of Chemicals within Africa -Overview for Nigeria – Olatunji and Sogbanmu – SETAC Africa 9th Biennial Meeting, Cape Town

2018

  1. The ABCs of Research Grants, Fellowships and Publications. Colloquium of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos, Nigeria, October 18, 2018
  2. Research Funding Opportunities. Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM) International Conference, October 24-25, 2018, Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
  3. Nature for Water. Nigerian Environmental Society (NES)-United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) World Water Day Celebration, March 22, 2018, University of Lagos Lagoon Front, Akoka, Lagos.

2017

  1. Water and Wastewater. United Nations Information Centre – Nigerian Environmental Society 2017 World Water Day Celebration, March 22, 2017, UNIC, Ikoyi, Lagos – Guest Lecturer –2017 World Water Day Guest Lecture – Sogbanmu TO

2016

  1. Collaborative Work as a Pathway to Innovation. Women Advancement Forum, International Exchanges, Research and Academia (WAFIRA) workshop, April 14, 2016, Afe Babalola Auditorium, University of Lagos, Nigeria