Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI

Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Environmental/Waste Management Sustainability, Circular Economy Expert and Disaster Risk Management. Co Founder /Executive Director Ecoviridis Environmental Technology Ltd.

  • Education

    • Centre for Alternative Technology

      2010 - 2013
      Research Renewable Energy & Built Environment

      Activities and Societies: Renewable Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power (CHP) District Energy generation Decentralised Energy: Planning, Delivery and Management. WAste to Energy as Sustainable Renewable Energy

    • Command Secondary School Ibadan

      1985 - 1991
      SSCE Certificate Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Cadet WAEC/SSCE

    • Ahmadu Bello University

      1993 - 1999
      Bsc Geography

      Activities and Societies: National Association of Geography students (Assistant Sec.Gen.) National Association of Science Students ( Sec. Gen). ABU Student Union National Association of Nigerian Students Downstream impact assessment of impoundments at kainji

    • Cranfield University

      2009 - 2010
      Professional environmental/ waste treatment technology Professional certification

      Activities and Societies: African Carribean Society. Advance Waste Treatment Technology Management

    • Kingston University

      2004 - 2005
      Msc Enviromental and Earth Resource Management

      Activities and Societies: ACS Environmental Impact assessment of waste incineration

    • The University of Sheffield

      2001 - 2002
      Msc Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in Drylands

      Activities and Societies: NUS, ACS Dry land landform Monitoring using remote sensing: Sand Dunes Monitoring in Monistir Tunisia

  • Experience

    • WBX Group

      Feb 2002 - Jun 2004
      Waste Project Officer

      Organizing Voluntary campaigns on environmental and waste managementCampaigning to local residence about the new legislations for the environment and waste management.

    • Hyder Consulting

      Jul 2005 - Mar 2007
      Waste Management Advisor

      Waste/Recycling Awareness CampaignCommunication ProjectsTeam Leading/Project SupervisorProjects include :1.WRAP Evaluation and Monitoring of Home Composting Schemes throughout UK (2005).2.London Borough of Bexley Recycling Communication and Monitoring Campaign. (2005).3.Dartford Borough council Recycling Monitoring and Awareness Campaign. (2005).4.Basildon district council Recycling Public Consultation and Awareness Campaign (2006).5.London Borough of Merton Recycling Communication and Monitoring Campaign. (2006).6.London Borough of Bexley Recycling Communication and set out monitoring Project. (2006/2007).7. London Borough Hackney Recycling Communication and Monitoring Campaign. (2007) Show less

    • London Borough of Greenwich

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
      Waste Auditor

      Waste Composition AnalysisWaste/Recycling Monitoring and EvaluationWaste Audit of Material Recycling Facility Reception and Recycling Centres within the borough.Communication & Awareness Campaign for Waste Collection Scheme in Greenwich.Waste Transfer Station Operation MonitoringAchievement:Identified the hard to reach group and provided a communication and awareness campaign via community groups, churches and other religious groups within the area of the borough.This project saw the level of participation in recycling within the borough increase credibly from 70% to 95% by December 2007 Show less

    • Bexley Council

      Mar 2008 - Aug 2008
      Waste/Recycling Advisor

      Waste and Recycling Project monitoring and introduction of new collection scheme.Waste Composition analysisWaste Data flow updateResponding to Residence queries and collection contractors monitoring and report presentation.

    • Croydon Council

      Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
      Waste Contract Monitoring Consultant

      Performance monitoring and administration of Waste Management contracts.Undertaking inspections of all Boroughs owned waste facilities.Assisting the implementation of service improvements Liaising with residents, contractors, the Environment Agency, local authorities and other external agencies to investigate complaints and contract non-conformances

    • Mechris-Planet Environmental Consulting Limited

      Dec 2008 - now
      CEO/Lead Consultant

      Plans, develop, organizes and implements the programs and operations of Waste Management Facility; recommends the long-range policies and goals of the company; plans and directs specific studies and research projects. Assists in the preparation of the Company's Annual Report and generates other reports and publications as required. Directs a staff of technical, financial, professional and clerical personnel in the daily operation of the company; negotiates contracts with local, state, interstate, federal government agencies and private individuals and corporations for the purpose of design, construction, operations, system and facility management, and marketing of products; develops and contributes to the budget of the company; performs related work as required. Show less

    • London Borough of Newham

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Waste Recycling Consultant

      Waste and Recycling Project ManagementIntroduction of Market RecyclingStreet Sweeper RecyclingWaste Composition AnalysisSupervising Community Waste Management Projects.

    • Clean Development Projects Limited

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2023
      Waste & Resource Partner

      Identify all waste management issuesDeveloping Clean Waste To Energy TechnologyRenewable Energy from Waste (SAMGU)Waste Composition AnalysisDesigning, operating and managing Waste to Energy Facility.Development of waste planning service to clients.Marketing of waste management planning serviceSet target for reducing waste and its hazardous environmental impacts

    • Ecco-Synergy UK

      Oct 2010 - Dec 2014
      Chief Operations Officer (COO)

      a senior executive tasked with overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the company and reporting directly to the Chief Executive officer (CEO). Was responsible for integrated Solid waste management design, management of operational procedures and several Project managements

    • Andard Silliman Limited

      Jan 2015 - May 2018
      Operations Director

      Design and Operations Management of Plastic Recycling Facility. Conversion of Plastic scrap waste (LDPE< HDPE and PP) into secondary raw materials for Plastic manufacturing industries.

    • Ecoviridis Environmental Technology Ltd.

      Jul 2016 - now
      Co Founder/Executive Director

      Design, Plan and Manage operations of our waste treatment facility (MRF). Automatic and manual sorting of Municipal Solid Waste to recover values of different resource streams for recycling such as Plastics, Cardboards, Aluminum cans, Tetra paks, organic waste, metals and refuse derived fuel (RDF).

    • Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA)

      Apr 2022 - now
      President
    • Lagos Recyclers Association

      Apr 2022 - now
      President, Lagos Recyclers Association
    • Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria

      Oct 2023 - now
      Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of State for Environment
    • Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

      Nov 2024 - now
      Special Assistant on One Health to Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • MRTPI Environmental Planning and Protection Network

      Royal Town Planning Institute
    • Fellow African Institute of Waste Management and Environmental Studies

      African Institute of Waste Management and Environmental Studies
      Oct 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Executive Diploma in Emergency and Disaster Management

      Emergency Crisis Disaster Environmental and Risk Management Institute
      May 2024
    • Fundamental of Emergency Response Intermidiate

      Emergency Crisis Disaster Environmental and Risk Management Institute
      May 2024
    • Basics of Disaster Management

      Emergency Crisis Disaster E Environmental and Risk Management Institute
      Mar 2024
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Sustainable Development (Honoris Causa)

      International Leadership Manpower and Management Development United Kingdom
      Feb 2024
    • Chartered Waste Manager

      Waste Management Society of Nigeria
      Dec 2021
    • Associate Member

      London Community Resource Network
      May 2011
    • Chartered waste and resource manager

      Chartered Institution of Waste Management
      Nov 2010
    • Member Chartered Institute of Waste Management (MCIWM)

      Chartered Institute of Waste Management
      Nov 2010
    • Member

      International Solid Waste Association
      Jan 2010
    • Member Energy Institute

      Energy Institute
      Mar 2009
    • President

      LAGOS RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION (LAGRA)
      Apr 2021
    • Fellow

      Professional Leadership Practitioners Institute
      Jan 2022
    • Safety Ambassador

      World Safety Organization
      Oct 2022
    • Doctoral Fellow

      Institute of Leadership Manpower and Management Development (ILMMD).
      Jun 2023
    • HSE Professional Certificate Level 1,2 & 3

      OSHA Training Center
      Feb 2015
    • Oil Spill Response and Contingency Planning

      Maritime and Coastguard Agency
      Mar 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI
      Best Young Waste and Recycling Entrepreneur of the year 2015 Waste and Recycling Awards 2015 powered by instinctwave Oct 2015 Waste & Recycling Awards to celebrate private , public and government businesses, institutions, and NGOs making giant efforts to reduce and promote waste and recycling in Africa region.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Trustees

      Issued by Trees on Earth foundation on Mar 2013
      Trees on Earth foundationAssociated with Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI
    • Research development Volunteer

      Issued by African Clean Up Initiatives on May 2016
      African Clean Up InitiativesAssociated with Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI
    • Member Board of Trustee

      Issued by Centre for Civic Engagement and Citizens Support on Feb 2019
      Centre for Civic Engagement and Citizens SupportAssociated with Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI
    • President

      Issued by Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA) on Apr 2022
      Lagos Recyclers Association (LAGRA)Associated with Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI
    • Ambassador for Peace

      Issued by United Nations Positive livelihood Award Center (UN-POLAC) on Dec 2022
      United Nations Positive livelihood Award Center (UN-POLAC)Associated with Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI
    • Board Member

      Issued by Circular Business Platform on May 2023
      Circular Business PlatformAssociated with Dr. Oluwafemi Idowu-Adegoke EngD. MCIWM. FAIWMES. FPLPI