Presenter
Ogonnaya Iroakasi
Biography
Ogonnaya Iroakasi is a dynamic and results-oriented environmental management professional with over a decade of experience in the field within the upstream and downstream energy sector. With expertise in risk-based contaminated land management, regulatory advocacy, and environmental project leadership, she has established herself as a trusted figure in the industry. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in driving environmental initiatives such as the joint development of Risk Based Screening Levels for the Niger Delta with regulatory agencies and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Ogonnaya played a pivotal role in the Ogoni Restoration Project team in Shell, leading environmental projects in Ogoniland, Nigeria. Her strategic planning, regulatory advocacy, and multi-stakeholder engagement skills were instrumental in the Bodo Mediation Initiative led execution of the largest mangrove remediation project globally. This project not only achieved significant improvements in biodiversity but also provided a template for future mangrove restoration across the Niger Delta.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for environmental stewardship, Ogonnaya is committed to making meaningful impact in the field of environmental management and sustainability. Her track record of delivering results and fostering multi-stakeholder involvement underscores her dedication to driving positive change in the environmental sector.
Ogonnaya played a pivotal role in the Ogoni Restoration Project team in Shell, leading environmental projects in Ogoniland, Nigeria. Her strategic planning, regulatory advocacy, and multi-stakeholder engagement skills were instrumental in the Bodo Mediation Initiative led execution of the largest mangrove remediation project globally. This project not only achieved significant improvements in biodiversity but also provided a template for future mangrove restoration across the Niger Delta.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for environmental stewardship, Ogonnaya is committed to making meaningful impact in the field of environmental management and sustainability. Her track record of delivering results and fostering multi-stakeholder involvement underscores her dedication to driving positive change in the environmental sector.
Presentations
Paper
Restoration
Poster
Preparedness
Prevention
Remediation
Response
Restoration