Samson Olusola OLADIPO (PhD) is a seasoned professional specializing in Environmental Studies and Policy, Pollution Monitoring and Control. He joined the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) in 2010 and he currently serves as the Director of Planning, Policy Analysis and Research (PPAR) with the Agency in Abuja. Dr. Oladipo manages a diverse set of responsibilities in the Agency. These include overseeing Capital Budget Preparation, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Internal and Inter-governmental Relations, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Research and Development. He also conducts Facility Inspections, Post Clean-up Assessments, and Environmental Impact Evaluations. Additionally, Dr. Oladipo mediates conflicts between oil companies and host communities, certifies remediated sites, and accredits Environment Consultants.
Before he joined NOSDRA, Dr. Oladipo held the position of Senior Manager and HSE Advisor at Najco Laboratories Nigeria Limited in Ikeja, Lagos from 2006 to 2010. In this capacity, he supported the General Manager in the day to day running of the company, led Environmental Data Collection Teams, and coordinated the implementation of company HSE Polices. He had earlier worked as Laboratory Manager/HSE Advisor both at Thermosteel Nigeria Limited and Global Environmental Technology in Warri. During his Post Graduate Studies, he worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan. Earlier, he taught Chemistry at the National School for the Gifted and Talented children, Suleja from 1990 to 1996. Dr. Oladipo has a rich educational background, culminating in a PhD in Environmental Pollution Monitoring and Control after a M.Sc. in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry. He belongs to many Professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria (MIMCN) and a Fellow of Environmental Management and Disaster Risk Institute (EMDRRI). His expertise, spanning various sectors, showcases his commitment to environmental stewardship and professional excellence.