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Chidubem Okafor

@chidubemokafor1

Environmental compliance officer at NESREA who helped raise industrial compliance from 30% to 60% and reduce WEEE imports by 40%.

Nigeria
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At the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), I monitor industrial facilities and public institutions for environmental compliance and respond to public complaints. I work with stakeholders on sustainability approaches related to the Basel Convention and help prevent illegal trade in wild fauna and flora through the CITES team.

As a Senior Scientific Officer, I worked with a team monitoring and inspecting base metals, iron, and steel manufacturing industries; compliance among the regulated community rose from 30% to 60%. I also contributed to enforcement and achieved a 40% reduction in the importation of Waste Electrical Electronics Equipments (WEEE).

Earlier at NESREA, I conducted environmental monitoring and analyses, reviewed audit reports, and investigated pollution-related health and safety complaints. My work includes sustainability, environmental inspections, compliance monitoring, and policy development, supported by an MSc in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management from the University of Lagos.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Scientific Officer

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Achieved environmental compliance through team collaboration and stakeholder participation while responding to and resolving public complaints. Undertook compliance monitoring inspections and worked with stakeholders on sustainability approaches.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lagos logoUL

University of Lagos

Master of Science, Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management

MSc in Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management. Thesis on evaluation of Dichlorvos and Polythrin insecticides on Callosobruchus maculatus in stored cowpea.

FA

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Management and Toxicology

BSc in Environmental Management and Toxicology. Thesis on health effects of noise and air pollution from wood based industries within Abeokuta metropolis.

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Software and tools used professionally

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