Oladimeji Oresanya
Commissioner for Environment, Ogun State
All Progressives Congress Ogun State
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Oladimeji “Ola” Oresanya is Ogun State’s Commissioner for Environment, a seasoned geologist and environmental management specialist. With over three decades of experience—including leadership of LAWMA and consultancy for UN-Habitat and state governments—he pioneers innovative climate-smart strategies. His initiatives include converting single-use plastics into refuse-derived fuel (RDF), launching "Plastic for Cash" and "Blue Box" waste programs, establishing an environmental watchdog agency, and promoting community-led sanitation efforts.
Education
- B.Sc. in Geology — University of Ibadan
- M.Sc. in Environmental Management & Ecology — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Executive education — Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University
Professional Background
- Over 37 years of experience in solid waste management and environmental governance
- Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) (2005–2015; reappointed 2018–2019)
- Special Adviser on Environment to the Governor, Ogun State
- CEO and Co-Founder, Globetech Remedial Limited
- Lead Consultant to UN-Habitat, UNEP, and multiple federal and state governments on waste management
- Part-time Lecturer in Waste Management and Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Active member and elected Fellow in environmental and waste management societies, including WAMASON, MNES, and MNMGS
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