US-Based Nigerian Researcher Advocates Data-Driven Approach to E-Waste Compliance
- May 4
- 2 min read
A Nigerian environmental health expert based in the United States, Sodiq Omotosho, has called for the adoption of data-driven systems to strengthen electronic waste (e-waste) management in Nigeria, warning that current practices are insufficient to address the scale of the problem.
In a recent statement, Omotosho highlighted the urgent need for smarter regulatory frameworks that go beyond basic recycling methods. He emphasized the integration of data analytics, compliance monitoring, and hazard tracking to improve how e-waste is handled across the country.
With an academic background in Agricultural Economics from Kwara State University and further training in public health at Fort Valley State University, Omotosho has contributed to research exploring both the environmental and economic implications of e-waste disposal. His work also examines how emerging technologies like robotics can improve safety in dismantling processes.
His work also examines how emerging technologies like robotics can improve safety in dismantling processes.
He collaborated with researchers from institutions including the University of Idaho and the University of Notre Dame, producing studies that assess disposal methods and propose safer, more efficient alternatives.
Currently serving as an environmental compliance specialist with the Georgia Department of Public Health in Atlanta, Omotosho is involved in regulatory inspections and enforcement. He says this experience has shaped his push for systems that use tools like SPSS, STATA, and R to identify high-risk zones, monitor violations, and guide public health interventions.
According to him, effective environmental health strategies must combine policy, data, and sustainable systems to deliver measurable outcomes and protect vulnerable populations.
His advocacy comes amid growing concern within Nigeria over unsafe e-waste handling practices. Recently, Dapo Abiodun raised alarm over the health dangers faced by waste handlers, stressing the need for stricter safety measures and regulatory enforcement.
Nigeria generates more than 500,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, according to estimates by the United Nations Environment Programme, underscoring the urgency for innovative and enforceable solutions.
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