UNILORIN Professor Advocates for Stringent Environmental Regulations

Professor Rafiu Olasunkanmi Yusuf of the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, has emphasized the need for effective environmental regulation mechanisms to address waste management and emissions challenges.

Delivering the 286th Inaugural Lecture at the University, titled "Waste Stream and Emissions Management for Sustainable Development," Prof. Yusuf highlighted the importance of strengthening environmental regulations to ensure sustainable development.

Prof. Yusuf also suggested leveraging big data and machine learning to improve waste management systems, forecasting waste generation, and predicting environmental impacts.

Prof. Yusuf urged the Kwara State government to revisit the design for an Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility in Ilorin, initially proposed by CIWAT Engineers, to address the city's waste management challenges .