Nigerian Journal of Environment and Health (NJEH)
Elucidating the Environment-Health Nexus in Nigeria
Aim and Scope
NJEH is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to bridging the gap between science, practice, and policy on environment-health issues. The journal's overarching goal is to enhance public health and promote sustainable development in Nigeria.
NJEH serves as a platform for the exchange of critical ideas and discussions among academia, industry professionals, policymakers, regulatory agencies, and other informed stakeholders on environment-health topics within Nigeria. While the primary focus is on issues within the Nigerian context, high-quality articles addressing international concerns are also welcome.
The Editors reserve the right to reject papers, with or without input from external reviewers, that do not meet the journal’s criteria or required standards.
Currently, NJEH operates solely as an online open-access journal. Each article is published online as soon as it is accepted by the Editor-in-Chief, following the peer-review process.
About the Editors
The Nigerian Journal of Environment and Health (NJEH) is guided by a multidisciplinary editorial team comprising experienced scholars and professionals from diverse fields related to environment and health. The editorial board reflects the journal’s commitment to bridging science, practice, and policy for sustainable development and public health in Nigeria and beyond.
Prof. Joshua Ojo, Editor-in-Chief since 2019, leads the editorial team. He is a distinguished professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Supporting him is Prof. David Alao, a seasoned medical professional based at the United Arab Emirates University, serving as the General Assistant Editor.
Professor Omolaja Osoniyi, a biochemist at Obafemi Awolowo University, currently serves as Managing Editor and Assistant Editor for Science. His role continues the journal’s tradition of strong scientific leadership. The editorial board also includes editors with thematic expertise in various fields: Dr. Temitope Akinwunmi oversees the Practice section, bringing in public health and environmental sanitation perspectives, while Mr. Adeleke Ajani, a retired director from NESREA, brings regulatory experience to the Policy section.
The journal benefits from the continued involvement of Professor Folorunso Ogundare, a medical/health physicist and the pioneering Editor-in-Chief (2017–2019), alongside Professor J.A. Osunbitan, an expert in agricultural engineering. Other editorial members include Dr. Adeniyi Oginni, focused on environment and health; Professor Amos Fatokun, contributing expertise in pharmaceuticals and natural products; and Mr. Gbolahan Fowora, a built environment consultant and the journal’s first Managing Editor.
Further enriching the editorial capacity are Dr. Omowumi Alabi, who led the journal as Managing Editor (2022–2024) and oversees the Outer Space section; and Dr. Oluropo Dairo, who served as Managing Editor from 2019 to 2022 and contributes in the area of communication systems.
Supporting this core team are esteemed scholars such as Professor Steve Adewusi, Professor Aaron Aboderin, Professor Ezekiel O. B. Ajayi, Professor Beatrice Emma-Okon, and Professor Duro Oyedele, each bringing decades of academic and professional experience to the journal’s operations and editorial oversight.
The journal also benefits from the insights of an International Advisory Board, which includes globally recognized figures such as Professor (Emeritus) Abiodun F. Oluwole (NNOM) of Nigeria, Professor (Emeritus) Jose G. Dorea of Brazil, Professor Wunmi Sadik (NNOM) of the USA, Professor Debo Z. Adeyewa of Nigeria, and Reverend Tony Akinyemi, also from Nigeria.
Together, the editorial team ensures the integrity, relevance, and scholarly excellence of NJEH, reinforcing its role as a trusted platform for research and policy dialogue in environmental and health issues.