Morufu Olalekan Raimi

RESEARCH INTERESTS

His current research interests focus on pollution control management, water and gender, chemicals & health, environmental public health policy & practice, environmental justice & health equity, physical activity & environment, noise & health, building health & resilient communities etc.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Towards a Reduced Pollution Society: Systematic Review on the Role of Storytelling, Social Media, Humor and Celebrities’ Influence for Research Communication
KO Omoyajowo, MO Raimi, KA Omoyajowo, MB Makengo, S Adegboyo, ...
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 28 (2), 603-623 2024



Advancing a Cleaner Society: Exploring the Impact of Storytelling, Social Media, Humor, and Celebrity Influence in Research Communication for Pollution
K Omoyajowo, MO Raimi, B Makengo, S Adegboyo, D Innocent, S Oni, ...
2024



Analyzing Nigeria’s Journey Towards Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Review From Inception to Present
M Oweibia, UG Elemuwa, E Akpan, ET Daniel, GJ Oruikor, E Tarimobowei, ...
Qeios 2024



Food and Feeding of Atlantic Mudskipper Periophthalmus Barbarus in Ogbo-Okolo Mangrove Forest of Santa Barbara River, Bayelsa State Niger Delta, Nigeria
AM Nathaniel, BMFO Gbobo, MO Raimi
Qeios 2024



Fecundity Estimation of Atlantic mudskipper Periophthalmus barbarus in Ogbo-Okolo mangrove Forest of Santa Barbara River, Bayelsa State Niger Delta, Nigeria
AM Nathaniel, IJ Soberekon, IE Gamage, AA Eli, MO Raimi
bioRxiv, 2024.02. 01.578404 2024



The notorious daredevils: potential toxic levels of cyanide and heavy metals in cassava flour sold in selected markets-taken Oke Ogun community, Oyo state as an example.
OA Jacob, OE Anuoluwa, MO Raimi
2023



Socioeconomic Values of Herbal Medicine
TC Odubo, AO Iyiola, BO Adetola, AS Kolawole, SC Izah, MO Raimi, ...
Herbal Medicine Phytochemistry: Applications and Trends, 1-31 2023



Historical Perspectives and Overview of the Value of Herbal Medicine
SC Izah, OI Ogidi, MC Ogwu, SS Salimon, ZM Yusuf, M Akram, MO Raimi, ...
Herbal Medicine Phytochemistry: Applications and Trends, 1-33 2023



Geochemical Background and Correlation Study of Ground Water Quality in Ebocha-Obrikom of Rivers State, Nigeria.
MO Raimi, OS Abisoye, KG Mcfubara, GT Richard, AA Iyingiala, ...
Raimi, MO, Oyeyemi, AS, Mcfubara, KG, Richard, GT, Austin-Asomeji, I 2023



Assessment of occupational risks of waste scavenging in Ilorin metropolis
YO Raufu, AS Olayinka, MO Raimi, SH Olawale, OL Olabisi
AfricArXiv 2023



WASTES, WASTES, EVERYWHERE NOT A PLACE TO BREATHE: REDRESSING AND UNDRESSING ILORIN AND YENAGOA CITY
YO Rauf, MO Raimi
AfricArXiv 2023



PREVALENCE, DETERMINANTS AND BENEFITS OF USE OF INTERNET FOR HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION AMONG ADULTS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
ST Abaya, EU Enuma, BC Chukwueze, AG Raimi, DJ Kakwi, MO Raimi
AfricArXiv 2023



Ten simple rules for successful and sustainable African research collaboration
RD DINE, LYM Elkheir, MO Raimi, M Alemayehu, SY Mohamed, JK Turzin, ...
AfricArXiv 2023



Level of professional awareness among health record officers in Bayelsa state and their implications for patient care, health systems, and health policy
AE Erezina, RA Gift, OE Odipe, MO Raimi, ST Abaya, DJ Kakwi
American Journal of Physical Education and Health Science 1 (1), 19-30 2023



Applying Innovative Research as a Tool to Advance Immunization Coverage in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
OM Raimi, OA Sunday, KG Mcfubara, TC Adias, GA Raimi, AA Daniel, ...
2023



Public and environmental health implications of artisanal petroleum refining and risk reduction strategies in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria
G Richard, SC Izah, OR Morufu, I Austin-Asomeji
Bio-Research 21 (1), 1896-1910 2023



Assessment of the implementation of electronic records management system in Bayelsa state
ST Abaya, C Orga, AG Raimi, MO Raimi, DJ Kakwi
Lippincott Preprints 2023



The value of biodiversity to sustainable development in Africa
AO Saliu, OO Komolafe, CO Bamidele, MO Raimi
Sustainable utilization and conservation of Africa’s biological resources 2023



A comparative study on the stormwater retention of organic waste substrates biochar, sawdust, and wood bark recovered from psidium guajava L. Species
S Kader, L Jaufer, O Bashir, M Olalekan Raimi
Agriculture and Forestry 69 (1), 105-112 2023



The Application of Biomaterials in Ecological Remediation of Land Pollution: Bioremediation of Heavy Metals in Cement Contaminated Soil Using White-Rot Fungus Pleurotus sajor-caju
RW Bukola, FO Omowunmi, IO Omowumi, RM Olalekan, AA Iyingiala
2023

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

The roles of all tiers of government and development partners in environmental conservation of natural resource: a case study in Nigeria
RM Olalekan, AO Omidiji, EA Williams, MB Christianah, O Modupe
MOJ Ecology & Environmental Sciences 4 (3), 114-121 2019
Citations: 85



Health risk assessment on heavy metals ingestion through groundwater drinking pathway for residents in an oil and gas producing area of Rivers State, Nigeria
MO Raimi, D Nimisngha, OE Odipe, AS Olalekan
Open Journal of Yangtze Oil and Gas 3, 191-206 2018
Citations: 76



Creating the healthiest nation: Climate change and environmental health impacts in Nigeria: A narrative review
MO Raimi, OT Vivien, OA Oluwatoyin
Morufu Olalekan Raimi, Tonye Vivien Odubo & Adedoyin Oluwatoyin Omidiji 2021
Citations: 72



Women role in environmental conservation and development in Nigeria
MO Raimi, RM Suleiman, OE Odipe, SJ Tolulope, O Modupe, ...
Ecol Conserv Sci 1 (2) 2019
Citations: 70



'Digging Deeper'Evidence on Water Crisis and Its Solution in Nigeria for Bayelsa State: A Study of Current Scenario
MO Raimi, AA Ayibatonbira, B Anu, OE Odipe, NS Deinkuro
Int J Hydro 3 (4), 244-257 2019
Citations: 69



A deep dive into the review of national environmental standards and regulations enforcement agency (NESREA) act
RM Suleiman, MO Raimi, OH Sawyerr
Suleiman Romoke Monsurat, Raimi Morufu Olalekan and Sawyerr Henry Olawale 2019
Citations: 68



The sources of water supply, sanitation facilities and hygiene practices in oil producing communities in central senatorial district of Bayelsa state, Nigeria
MO Raimi, OT Vivien, OE Odipe, OE Owobi
MOJ Public Health 7 (6), 337-345 2018
Citations: 65



An Assessment of Trace Elements in Surface and Ground Water Quality in the Ebocha-Obrikom Oil and Gas Producing Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.
MO Raimi, SC Ezugwu
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 8 (7) 2017
Citations: 64



Women contributions to sustainable environments in Nigeria
MO Raimi, OO Bilewu, Z Adio, A Halimat
Raimi Morufu Olalekan, Bilewu Olaolu Oyinlola, Adio Zulkarnaini Olalekan 2019
Citations: 62



Policy responses to addressing the issues of environmental health impacts of charcoal factory in Nigeria: necessity today; essentiality tomorrow
AF Ajibola, MO Raimi, OC Steve-Awogbami, AO Adeniji, AP Adekunle
Communication, Society and Media, ISSN, 2576-5388 2020
Citations: 61



Nigerians crying for availability of electricity and water: a key driver to life coping measures for deepening stay at home inclusion to slow covid-19 spread
RA Gift, MO Raimi, OE Owobi, RM Oluwakemi, B Anu, AA Funmilayo
Gift RA, Olalekan RM, Owobi OE, Oluwakemi RM, Anu B, Funmilayo AA (2020 2020
Citations: 58



Assessment of environmental sanitation, food safety knowledge, handling practice among food handlers of Bukateria Complexes in Iju Town, Akure north of Ondo-State, Nigeria.
OE Odipe, MO Raimi, NS Deinkuro, AA Funmilayo, OP innocent Edewor, ...
Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 3 (6) 2019
Citations: 58



Leaving no one behind? Drinking water challenge on the rise in Niger Delta region of Nigeria: A Review
MO Raimi, OE Odipe, B Anu, DE Omini, EH Akpojubaro, OE Owobi
Drinking Water Challenge on the Rise in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A 2020
Citations: 57



Water-Related Problems And Health Conditions In The Oil Producing Communities In Central Senatorial District Of Bayelsa State.
MO Raimi, TK Pigha, OE Owobi
Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-3, Issue-6 2017
Citations: And Health Conditions In The Oil Producing Communities In Central Senatorial District Of Bayelsa State.



Water-Related Problems And Health Conditions In The Oil Producing Communities In Central Senatorial District Of Bayelsa State.
MO Raimi, TK Pigha, OE Owobi
Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (IJIR) Vol-3, Issue-6 2017
Citations: 56



Governing the environmental impact of dredging: Consequences for marine biodiversity in the niger delta region of Nigeria
E Okoyen, MO Raimi, OA Oluwatoyin, EA Williams
Okoyen E, Raimi MO, Omidiji AO, Ebuete A W. Governing the Environmental 2020
Citations: 52



Assessment of air quality indices and its health impacts in ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
RM Olalekan, AA Timothy, E Enabulele Chris, AS Olalekan
Science Park Journals of Scientific Research and Impact 4 (4), 060-074 2018
Citations: 52



Impact of Sawmill Industry on Ambient Air Quality: A Case Study of Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
MO Raimi, Z Adio, OO Emmanuel, TK Samson, BS Ajayi, TJ Ogunleye
Raimi Morufu Olalekan, Adio Zulkarnaini Olalekan, Odipe Oluwaseun Emmanuel 2020
Citations: 51



The sources of water supply, sanitation facilities and hygiene practices in an island community: Amassoma, Bayelsa state, Nigeria
MO Raimi, AA Funmilayo, I Major, OE Odipe, IH Muhammadu, ...
Sanitation Facilities and Hygiene Practices in an Island Community: Amassoma 2019
Citations: 49



Assessment of commonly used pesticides and frequency of self-reported symptoms on farmers health in Kura, Kano State, Nigeria
HM Isah, HO Sawyerr, MO Raimi, BG Bashir, S Haladu, OE Odipe
Journal of Education and Learning Management (JELM) 1 (1), 31-54 2020
Citations: 48