UNIT BRIEF

The Environmental Pollution and Remediation Unit (Research Unit) of the National Centre for Energy and Environment was created in October 2014. The unit is charged with the responsibility of carrying out avant-garde research and development in the area of environmental pollution associated with renewable energy activities, proffering, mitigating/remedial measures and disseminating such findings to all stakeholders and policymakers in the environmental sector.

MANDATE/FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIT

• The unit is saddled with the responsibility of carrying out surveys and documentation of activities (anthropogenic and natural) that degrade and affect the environment adversely; focusing on the immediate environment of the Centre, south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
• To take the lead in the sensitization of our immediate society and Nigeria on environmental management and sustainability through journals, workshops, trainings and seminars.
• To research alternative sources of technologies for sustainable environmental management.

MEMBERS OF THE UNIT

Dr. Maureen U. Imhontu (Unit Head) Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry (University of Benin), Environmental and Analytical Chemist (University of Benin),

Research interests: Environmental Management and Renewable Energy Systems.

Email: imhontu.m@ncee.org.ng

Dr. Biose Osadebe Ph.D. Environmental Geophysics (University of Benin), Environmental Geophysicist,

Research interests: Renewable Energy Systems/ Environmental Pollution and Remediation.

Email: biose.o@ncee.org.ng

Prince Oghosa Akenzua MSc. Environmental Technology (University of Hull), Microbiologist/Environmental Technologist,

Research interests: Environmental/Waste Management Systems.

Email: akenzua.o@ncee.org.ng 

Mr. Christopher Okorie  BSc. Industrial Chemistry (Ebonyi State University), Industrial Chemist,

Research interests: Environmental Research and development.

Email: okorie.c@ncee.org.ng

Mr. Angalapu Daudeigha Jonah Eng. Petroleum Engineering (University of Port- Harcourt),Petroleum Engineer,

Research interests: Waste to Energy.

Email: angalapu.j@ncee.org.ng