
Dr. Boluwaji Onabolu (she/her)
Country: South Africa, Nigeria
Languages: English
Sectors: Academia, Education, Freelance, Government, NGO, Private Sector, Please note that I am not a member of women in water diplomacy but there is no option to say no. And the form does not go on to the next question without a tick
Primary Water Expertise: Advocacy, Climate Change, Community Engagement, Diplomacy, Energy, Health, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), Indigenous Knowledge, Policy and Governance, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH)
- Women in Water Diplomacy Network
"I am committed to using my skills, technical knowledge, experience and networks to make sure that never again is water a vehicle of disease but water for life"
Water Experience
I use my technical knowledge from my PhD in Water Resources Science, MPH in Environmental Health to build the capacity of government and other stakeholders to provide water in a scaled-up and sustainable manner. I have used global platforms such as over 10 years with UNICEF, my role as President of the network of Female Professionals in Water Supply and Sanitation in Nigeria to challenge water issues, publications, policy briefs, research,and advocacy
Opportunities of Interest
- Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
- Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
- Public outreach (e.g., media interviews, podcasts)
- Youth engagement (e.g., K-12 school presentations)
- Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
- Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
- Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)
- Being a Mentor
- Having a Mentor
Opportunities Offered
- Fieldwork
- Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
- Research assistant
Languages: English
Sectors: Academia, Education, Freelance, Government, NGO, Private Sector, Please note that I am not a member of women in water diplomacy but there is no option to say no. And the form does not go on to the next question without a tick
Primary Water Expertise: Advocacy, Climate Change, Community Engagement, Diplomacy, Energy, Health, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), Indigenous Knowledge, Policy and Governance, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's), Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH)
Member of:
- Women in Water Diplomacy Network