NKECHINYERE OTU-EKUMA
Summary
Experienced environmental and sustainability professional with a robust background in environmental monitoring, research, and project management. Demonstrated expertise in conducting environmental assessments, developing remediation plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations across various sectors. Proven ability to coordinate research projects, mentor students, and support sustainable practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MEMBER, ESIA TEAM
Saclux Industries Nigeria Limited
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Conducted field survey and collected data on environmental conditions of project area
- Assessed potential impact of project on the environment
- Identified potential social impacts of project on local communities, livelihood and social structures
- Developed mitigation measures to minimize negative impacts of project
- Ensured compliance with environmental and social regulations and standards
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Lagos
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Attended research meetings, seminars and conferences
- Mentored undergraduate students
- Assisted in the preparation of research proposals, manuscripts and presentations
- Analysed and interpreted data obtained from experiments
SPECIAL ASSISTANT
Ebonyi State Government
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed principal's schedule, appointments and communications
- Provided administrative support, drafted correspondence and managed office operations
- Undertook special education based projects and assignments as directed by my principal
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SPECIALIST
Farmside Garden
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted environmental assessments to identify areas of contamination or environmental degradation to the farm
- Developed remediation plans to address identified environmental issues especially pollution and pest control
- Implemented remediation activities according to remediation plan eg Soil treatment, water treatment
- Monitored and reported remediation activities and ensured compliance with environmental regulations and standards
- Conducted research and trained farm personnel on environmental best practices and techniques
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Ministry of Health
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Ensured environmental health and safety
- Developed EHS policies and procedures for projects
- Conducted regular inspections and audit to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations
- Maintained records and reports related to EHS activities, including incident reports, inspection findings and training records
PROJECT INTERN
FCT- Agricultural Development Projects (FADAMA III)
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted research on agricultural practices, technologies and market trends
- Participated in field visits to project sites to observe and learn about project activities
- Collected and analysed data related to agricultural production, yields and impact indicators
- Supported sustainable agricultural practices and policies
Education
PhD - Environmental Biology and Genomics
Lead City University
07-2025
MSc. - Cell Biology and Genetics
University of Lagos
12-2021
B.Sc. - Biology
University of Abuja
FCT08-2016
Skills
- Communication skills
- Research and data analysis
- Project coordination and management
- Sustainability solutions
Certification
- HSE Level 1, 2 and 3
- Basic course in Environmental Impact Assessment
- Basic First Aid and CPR
Accomplishments
- Member, Policy team - Nigeria National Plastic Action Partnership(NPAP)
- Member, Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
- Member, Society for Conservation Biology, Nigeria
RESEARCH COMPLETED
- Proximate Analysis, Antinutritional Factors and Oil Quality Test of Ricinus communis (Castor seed). Unpublished B.Sc Project
- Perceived Influence of School Environment and Type on Teaching and Learning of Biology in Public Secondary Schools. Unpublished PGDE Project
- Assessment of Plant Species and Physicochemical Properties of Three Landfills in Lagos. Manuscript submitted. M.Sc Thesis, University of Lagos, Lagos
Conferences and Workshops
- Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, Green Females in Venture Enterprise (G-FIVE) Business Accelerator Program. 15th - 19th April 2024
- Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) - Circular Economy Strategy week. 25th - 28th March 2024
- Leadcity University International Conference of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FASCON). Paper Presentation. 2nd - 4th November 2022
- University of Ibadan Collaborative Academic Resuscitation and Transformation (UICART) Project in science and technology(ScTech) Capacity Building Workshop for Early Career and Postgraduate Researchers in ScTech. 14th - 16th May 2019
- Citizenship and Leadership Training, Mountain School, Shere Hills, Jos. 9th - 15th November 2014
- West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT), 3rd International Conference; Global Understanding of Chemicals in Health, Diseases and Economics II. 19th - 22nd February 2014. University of Lagos
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteering, Environmental Advocacy, Reading, Cooking
References
Prof. K. L. Njoku
Environmental Biology Unit,
Department of Cell Biology and Genetics,
University of Lagos, NG
kecynjoku@gmail.com
Dr. F. C. A desina
Department of Biological Science,
Lead City University, Ibadan, NG
feliciaadesina@lcu.edu.ng
Timeline
MEMBER, ESIA TEAM
Saclux Industries Nigeria Limited
01.2023 - 02.2023
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Lagos
01.2020 - 03.2022
SPECIAL ASSISTANT
Ebonyi State Government
08.2019 - 03.2020
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION SPECIALIST
Farmside Garden
05.2018 - 07.2019
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Ministry of Health
06.2017 - 04.2018
PROJECT INTERN
FCT- Agricultural Development Projects (FADAMA III)
07.2015 - 12.2015
PhD - Environmental Biology and Genomics
Lead City University
MSc. - Cell Biology and Genetics
University of Lagos
B.Sc. - Biology
University of Abuja
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