By Ayo Onikoyi

U.S.-based Nigerian environmental scientist, Adeyinka Olusanya, has been nominated as the Young Environmental Science Personality of the Year 2025 by ASO Multimedia, organisers of the prestigious ASO Prestigious Awards. This recognition comes as part of the 20th anniversary edition of the awards, which celebrates excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions to national development across various sectors.

Scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria, in June 2025, the event will feature the Aso Cultural Fiesta and will honour a diverse range of achievers including political figures, entrepreneurs, professionals, and public servants. Among the high-profile awardees are Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike; Governors Umar Mohammed Bago (Niger State) and Dikko Umaru Radda (Katsina State); Temitope Adeusi, the MD/CEO of Santhotad Concept Plus; and Prince Olatunji Olusoji, CEO of Grosvenor Group, who will receive the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

One of the youngest recipients in this year’s edition, Adeyinka Olusanya stands out for his cutting-edge contributions to environmental science. A graduate of Urban and Regional Planning from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), he further earned a Master’s degree in Geography from Oklahoma State University, USA, and he is currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science at the Oklahoma State University. His recent research, “Utilizing Machine Learning for Predictive Analysis of Emission Levels to Ensure Compliance in Refinery Operations”, has drawn significant attention in academic and professional circles for its relevance in promoting sustainability and industrial compliance.

Adeyinka’s passion for innovation and environmental responsibility has earned him several notable accolades. He is a Fellow of the Institute of STEM Innovation and Excellence (ISIE), the National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES), and the UK-based Commonwealth Academy of Leadership and Management (CALM)—all institutions known for strict selection based on exceptional professional impact.

Speaking on the award, Ambassador Kingsley Tolu Agboola, Project Coordinator of the ASO Prestigious Awards, described the initiative as a platform to celebrate outstanding Nigerians whose contributions have positively impacted the country’s growth.

Olusanya’s recognition as Young Environmental Science Personality of the Year is a testament to his dedication to building a sustainable, clean, and safe environment. His achievements continue to inspire a new generation of scientists and environmental advocates in Nigeria and beyond.