Oladimeji Oresanya
Hon. Oladimeji Oresanya | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Environment of Ogun State | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Governor | Dapo Abiodun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Harvard Kennedy School |
| Occupation | Geologist, politician |
Oladimeji Oresanya is a Nigerian geologist, environmental management specialist, and politician. Since 2023, he has served as Commissioner for Environment in Ogun State.[1]
Education
Oresanya earned a bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Geology from the University of Ibadan and later obtained a master's degree (M.Sc.) in Environmental Management and Ecology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile‑Ife. He also attended the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University, Massachusetts, United States.[1][2]
Career
In the private sector, he co‑founded Globetech Remedial Limited, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer. He also teaches courses on Waste Management and Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.[2]
From May 2005 to August 2015, Oresanya was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).[3][4] He has also worked as a consultant to UN‑Habitat/UNEP and advised federal and state governments in Nigeria on waste management. In Ogun State, he previously served as Special Adviser to the Governor.[1]
In 2023, Governor Dapo Abiodun nominated him for a commissioner role.[5] He was subsequently confirmed and appointed Commissioner for Environment.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Ministry of Environments, Ogun State, Nigeria". moe.og.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- 1 2 "LeaderBox - Political Leadership Platform". leaderbox.africa. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ↑ "LAWMA MD, Oresanya quits". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ↑ "Past MD/CEO – LAWMA". Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ↑ Igwe, Ignatius (2023-09-12). "Ogun Assembly Receives 10 More Commissioner-Nominees". Channels Television. Retrieved 2025-12-23.