10th National Conference On Environment And Health
Venue: University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria
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Date: 15 - 16 October, 2025
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FOSTERING LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION IN ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
The LivingScience Foundation and her strategic Partners are delighted to invite you to the 10th edition of the annual National Conference on Environment and Health. This series of scientific conferences is designed to provide a multi-disciplinary Platform for key stakeholders from various sectors of the Nigerian society (academia, industry, government, and civil society) to interact and holistically discuss cogent Environment-Health issues. This is with a view, ultimately, to proffering customized, home-grown, solutions optimized for the key dimensions of Sustainable Development, viz Economy, Environment-Health, and Socials.
The Conference has never been as relevant as now. Currently unfolding realities in the world are affirming the wisdom in the “Think Global Act Local” principle for Environment-Health Management. The 10th National Conference on Environment and Health will focus on encouraging local stakeholders to rise up and take responsibility for managing our Environment-Health space for our benefit and of generations coming behind.
Sub Themes
- Environment-Wide Association Research
- Floods, Sanitation, and Human Health
- e-Wastes and Air Pollution
- Environment-Health Risk Assessment
- Integrated Agricultural Management
- Sustainable Development of the Mining and Extractive industry
- Electrosmog pollution
- Ionizing Radiation and Radionuclides in the Environment
- Disease Surveillance and Health Records
- Health Insurance and Inequalities
- Multi-sectoral Collaborations and Funding
- Bridging the Knowledge-Action Gap in Nigeria
Date: 15 – 16 Oct., 2025
This 10th edition of the Conference is scheduled to hold on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October 2025.
Venue:
University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.
Modes of Presentation:
As usual, the Conference will include oral and poster presentations. Participation will be both physical and virtual.
Journal Publication:
For authors who so desire, papers presented at the Conference may be submitted for peer-review and possible publication in the Nigerian Journal for Environment and Health (indexed with AJOL. with published articles accessible via google scholar) [ISSN: 2616-0714 (print edition); eISSN: 2616-0706 (online, open access)]
INVITED SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers:
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Prof David O. Alao
Professor of Internal Medicine
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE; Skills and Knowledge Transfer Enthusiast - Trauma and Emergency Medicine.
Prof Z. Debo Adeyewa
Professor of Satellite Meteorology and Climate Science
FUT, Akure; Former Chairman, Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities
Lead Speakers:
Mr Adeleke Ajani
Retired Zonal Director, South West NESREA, Ibadan.
Dr Wada Aliyu
Department of Health Information Management, National Hospital, Abuja
Sanitarian (Mrs) Adekemi Agnes Oni
EHTC Dept, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Dr Adekunle Gregory Fakunle
Head, Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Dr (Engr) Oluwasesan Joshua
Chief Technical Officer, SEEMS Ltd, Ikeja, Nigeria
Lead Speakers:
Economic, Sovereignty, and Safety Considerations in Emerging Agricultural Practices in Nigeria
Dr Ardo Garba
Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa state; and Chairman, Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), Jigawa state chapter.
Impact of e-Waste and Air Pollution on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development
Mrs Adeola Omotunde
Director, Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja
Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH), Biodiversity, and Antimicrobial Resistance
Dr Femi Aluko
Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Health Records – The Ultimate Jury in Assessing Impacts of Environment-Health Interventions and Policies
Dr Nasiru Sani
Head, Department of Health Records, Nassarawa State University, Keffi.
Financing and Implementing Safeguards to Mitigate Adverse Public Health Impacts of Environmental Policies in Nigeria
Dr Adeniyi Oginni
Retired Pioneering Executive Secretary and CEO, Osun Health Insurance Agency, Osogbo; and Senior Fellow, Health Financing Hub, Africa Economic Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Determinants of Effective Public Sensitization to Environmental Hazards in Nigeria
Mr Elijah Udofia
Director South West Zone, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Ibadan.
Impact of Electrosmog Pollution on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development
Prof Joshua O. Ojo
Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University; and President, LivingScience Foundation, Ile-Ife.
Hosts:
- Prof Abel K. Oyebamiji. Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Ilesa, Ilesa.
- Rev Olubode Oluwusi, Chairman, Board of Advisers, LivingScience Foundation, Ile-Ife.
Chief Hosts:
- Prof Taiwo O. Asaolu, Vice Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Ilesa
- Ezekiel A. Odeyemi (FRSA, ACIS) Chairman, Board of Trustees, LivingScience Foundation, Ile-Ife.
Special Guests of Honour:
- Honourable Minister for Environment, Hon. Balarabe Abbas Lawal
- Pastor (Dr) Odunlami Orioke, Emeritus General Overseer, Christway Church International.
- Chief Festus Chuks Ehilawa, President, Billionaire Farmers Association of Nigeria
- Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, Osun East Senatorial District.
Royal Fathers of the Day:
- Kabiyesi, Oba Dr. Adetoyese Oyeniyi, Odugbemi I, The Olufi of Gbongan.
- Kabiyesi, Oba Julius Fatanmi, Odumirin III, The Olura of Ira-Ikeji
Call for Papers
The 10th National Conference on Environment and Health will feature Oral and Poster Presentations, as well as Exhibition of products and services. Abstracts are invited on the key sub-themes listed above, up till Monday September 22, 2025.
Abstracts are to be uploaded on-line at the Conference Website (../abstract_submission_10th_nceh_) in the prescribed format. Abstracts should not be longer than 350 words and should comprise of a Title, Authors and their Affiliations, and E-mail for the Corresponding Author. The Abstract should clearly indicate the methodology, main results, and conclusions of the study or review to be presented. Up to 5 keywords describing the work should also be included. Authors should indicate their preference for either Poster or Oral presentation. The Organizing Committee might however, if need be, advice contrary to authors’ indicated preferences.
The top three Abstracts sent in and presented by Trainees or Postgraduate/Undergraduate Students will receive special recognition and Awards.
Online Participation: There will be facilities to participate in the Conference, virtually (both Poster and Oral presentations). Links will be sent to all registered participants a few days to the Conference.
Registration Fees:
(Fees cover Registration, Conference materials, Lunch, Refreshments, and Certificate of participation.)
Students (with valid ID card):
N15,000 (On or before September 30)
N20,000 (after September 30)
Local Delegates:
N25,000 (On or before September 30)
N30,000 (after September 30)
Foreign Delegates*: $75
All payments should be paid directly to the following bank account:
| Account Name: | LivingScience Foundation, Ile-Ife |
| Account Number: | 2031515078 |
| Bank: | First Bank Ltd, OAU, Ile-Ife |
Please indicate the Transaction Id No (for bank transfers) or Teller No at the on-line Registration Portal so that your Receipt may be prepared ahead and made ready for collection at the Registration Desk at the Conference. If you intend to pay at the desk, please write “DESK” as you Transaction Id.
After payment, please proceed to complete the Registration Form.
Financial Assistance
Limited sponsorship opportunities exist for students (and others in trainee positions) with valid ID cards who are presenting a paper or poster. Strictly on 1st-come 1st-served basis.
Letter of Invitation
*Foreign delegates who require letters of invitation for processing of visa should contact the Conference Secretariat for expedite action.
Accommodation Assistance
For Assistance with Accommodation, contact: Mr Oluwatosin Adedeji (0703 026 2067).
Special Features
The Abiodun F. Oluwole Prize
This Prize is in honour of Emeritus Prof Abiodun F. Oluwole, fnip, DSc. NNOM (Pioneer and doyen of Environment and Health research in Nigeria). It is to be awarded to an individual or corporate organization who in the preceding year made the most outstanding contribution to sustainable development in Nigeria via the environmental-health sector. Send in your nominations, giving profile of your nominee as an e-mail attachment to: adeleke_ajani@yahoo.com, joshua@lsfnigeria.org, itakinwumi2011@gmail.com, or adeniyioginni02@gmail.com.
Past recipients of the AF Oluwole Prize:
Essay Competition
For Undergraduates (and students from other Institutions of Higher Learning): based on Conference Theme.
(Top Prize: N100,000).
Environment-Health Workshop and Quiz Competition
For High School students in SW Nigeria.
For inquiries: Mr Jesse Sylvester 0810 073 9418; or conferences@lsfnigeria.org
EXHIBITION AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES:
If you wish to exhibit services or products related to Environment-Health at the 10th National Conference on Environment and Health, kindly contact Sanitarian (Dr) Tope Akinwunmi on +234 803 501 0353 or Mrs Tolulope Karokatose on +234 706 466 5706. A token administrative fee will be charged.
You may also advertise relevant services and products on the Conference Book of Abstracts for a TOKEN. The Conference does not endorse products, and may refuse to advertise certain products and services not compatible with the Conference objectives. To place adverts, please contact Prof Joshua Ojo at +234 805 710 6482.
CONFERENCE TOUR:
CONFERENCE TOUR TO SEGILOLA GOLD MINE PROJET, IPERINDO -Nigeria’s 1st large scale gold mine; and MOUNT CARMEL PRAYER VILLAGE, IFEWARA. (Subject to sufficient number of participants indicating interest). Date: Thur 16 – Fri 17 October. For details, Please call TLM Tours, on 0813 334 2847.
IMPORTANT TIMELINE:
- 2nd and Final Announcement Call for Abstracts:
Thursday August 28, 2025 - Abstracts submissions close:
Monday September 22, 2025
- Acceptance notifications for abstracts sent to authors via e-mail:
Within 4 working days of Receipt of Abstracts.
- Notification of Mode of Presentation determined by the Scientific Committee (Oral/Poster):
Thursday October 2, 2025
- Conference and Exhibition:
Wednesday October 15 – Thursday October 16, 2025
- Conference Tour:
Thursday 16 – Friday 17 October, 2025
For further information on the Conference and to sign up for email updates, contact: conferences@lsfnigeria.org