David Danjuma of Nnamdi Azikiwe University

This session explores how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing can be leveraged to address pressing environmental and climate-related challenges in Nigeria. As climate change continues to impact ecosystems, livelihoods, and urban development, geospatial technologies provide powerful tools for monitoring environmental changes, analyzing spatial data, and supporting evidence-based decision-making.

The presentation will highlight practical applications of GIS and Remote Sensing in areas such as environmental monitoring, disaster risk management, resource management, and sustainable development planning. Participants will gain insights into how satellite data, spatial analysis, and emerging technologies can be applied to solve real-world environmental problems.

The session will also emphasize the role of innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and capacity building in advancing climate action, particularly for students and young professionals interested in geospatial technologies and environmental sustainability.

Biography:

David Danjuma is a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management and a researcher at the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Studies (COHSES), Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He is an experienced Environmental Management professional with over a decade of combined expertise spanning academia and the oil and gas industry.

He holds a B.Sc. in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Calabar (2005) and an M.Sc. in Environmental Management from the University of Port Harcourt (2016), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management.

David is a Corporate Member of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) and a Chartered Member of the Association of Cybersecurity Professionals (ACSP).

Prior to his academic career, he served as a QHSE Coordinator at Manray Nigeria Limited and as a QHSE Supervisor with Jonayi Services Nigeria Limited (SPDC), where he gained extensive industry experience in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).

His research interests include Environmental Resource Management and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Assessment, and HSE. His ongoing doctoral research focuses on “Sustainable Ecosystem and Livelihood Protection in Coal-rich Areas of Kogi State,” leveraging GIS applications.

David has contributed to several publications in environmental sustainability and was a featured speaker at the ISPON Conference Uyo 2025, where he presented on Smart Safety: Enhancing Workplace Safety with Emerging Technologies.

Beyond academia, he actively mentors emerging environmental professionals and advocates for sustainable practices. His passion for integrating GIS, AI, and cybersecurity into environmental solutions positions him as a compelling voice in advancing technology-driven sustainability.