Dr. Blessing Eleojo Edogbo
6909
HeadQuarters
Health Sciences
Environmental Health Science
Lecturer II
Lecturer
bedogbo@noun.edu.ng
Career Profile
I am an environmental health lecturer at the National Open University of Nigeria. I have both an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in veterinary public health and preventive medicine from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with research interests in environmental pollutants. I have been working on heavy metal exposures and pollution for 10 years. My career has focused on exploring and addressing the impacts of heavy metal pollution on water and soil. I have worked on heavy metal exposures in the tissues and organs of animals slaughtered at abattoirs. I have also worked on the assessment and risk analysis of some heavy metals in soils, vegetables, fish, and water around industrial areas. I am currently working on heavy metal exposures in cosmetics. I am contributing to the study of environmental health through data collection and analysis, laboratory, and field research. I have led and conducted public awareness efforts on heavy metal exposures and environmental pollution.
In addition, I am passionate about education and leveraging technology to make learning both simple and intriguing as an instructional designer. I simplify complex scientific concepts to enhance understanding and increase student engagement, making learning straightforward and interactive. By integrating technology into education, I ensure that learning experiences are effective and inspiring. I mentor both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Beyond academia, my dedication lies in bridging the digital divide in the tech industry and promoting female involvement in STEM, technology, and peacebuilding. These efforts help build connections and foster a community that drives transformative change through engagement.
B.Sc Biochemistry, M.Sc. and P.hD. Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine
I have dedicated my career as an environmental health researcher and lecturer to advancing the field of environmental science through research and effective teaching. I have conducted extensive research on the impacts of heavy metal pollution on water and soil, cosmetics, and animal tissues using data analysis, laboratory techniques, and fieldwork to uncover critical insights. I have authored peer-reviewed articles and presented my findings at conferences, contributing to the environmental health knowledge. I have worked on interdisciplinary projects with other researchers to address environmental health challenges and develop sustainable solutions. I have created educational materials and courses that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enhancing a deeper understanding of environmental health issues among students. I have provided guidance and mentorship to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, helping them develop their research skills and pursue their academic goals. I am working to bridge the digital divide and encourage female participation in tech.
1. Abraham Gana Yisa, Ahmed Sekinat Oziamo, Maureen Nkemdilim Chukwu, Uduak Irene Aletan, Sonnie Joshua Oniye, Abiodun Emmanuel Adams, Osegbo Adaora, Oluremi Aduke Saliu, Edogbo Blessing, Omada Stephen, and Idowu Oluwafemi Ayodeji, Crescentia Ojenikoh Sekegor, 2024. Health Risk Assessment of Lead and Cadmium in Roadside Corn from Selected Areas of Bwari Local Government Area, FCT, Nigeria. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina (UJMR), Vol 9(1): 1–9. E-ISSN: 2814–1822; P-ISSN: 2616–0668.
https://doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.2491.009.
2. Adamu, S. U., Nasir, S., Saliu, O. A., Idowu, A. O., Edogbo, B. E., Yisa, A. G., Sada, S. A., Ebhodaghe, F. E., Eya, C., Adams, M. D., & Tijjani, H. (2024). Sub-chronic Toxicological Evaluation of Drinking Water from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Wassa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. Sahel Journal of Life Sciences, FUDMA, 2(3), 83–97. https://doi.org/10.33003/sajols-2024-0203-12
3. Fatima Mahmoud Aliyu , Ahmed Olatunde, Aminu Umar Kura, Haladu Ali Gagman, Oluremi Saliu, Nasir Suwaiba, Adamu Sada Salima, Oluwafemi A. Idowu, Blessing E. Edogbo, Habibu Tijjani, 2023. In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidative and Antihyperglycemic Potentials of Bran and Bran Oil of Faro60 (Jamila Rice). 9th International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry session. Natural Products and Biopharmaceuticals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ECM2023-15602.
4. Blessing Edogbo, Emmanuel Okolocha, Betty Maikai, Tagang Aluwong, Chidiebere Uchendu, 2020. Risk Analysis of heavy metal contamination in Soil, vegetables and fish around Challawa Area of Kano State, Nigeria. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00281. Scientific African Journal.
5. Blessing Edogbo, Emmanuel Okolocha, Betty Maikai, Tagang Aluwong, Friday Zakari,
Chidiebere Uchendu, 2020. Assessment of potentially toxic elements in soils, water and vegetables around
River Salanta area of Kano State, Nigeria: Health Risk Analysis. 3(2), 469-478.
https://doi:10.1007/s42250-020-00141-8. Chemistry Africa Journal
6. Edogbo B, Okolocha E.C., Maikai B.V. 2015. Level of cadmium in kidney and liver of cattle slaughtered in Kaduna and Zaria Abattiors in Kaduan State, Nigeria. The Journal of Toxicology and Health-Photon 106, 525 531. ISN-2294-7439.
My research interests are centered around environmental health, with focus areas on
1. Heavy metal pollution. Investigating the sources, distribution, and impacts of heavy metal contamination in water and soil, animals, and humans. This includes studying the pathways through which these pollutants enter the environment and their effects on the ecosystem and human health.
2. Water/Air Quality and Public Health:
3. Technology integration in Environmental Science
4. Sustainable Environmental Practices
5. Community Engagement and Education
0000-0002-9719-538X
Senate Research Grant (SRG) | 2024 – Present
Three million naira (#3,000,000)
Status: Current
Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)