CURRICULUM VITAE
2014 PROMOTION EXERCISE FROM SENIOR LECTURER TO READER

I. (a) Name: Olugbenga Ademola Boboye
(b) Date of Birth: 17 May, 1971
(c) Department: Geology
(d) Faculty: Science

II. (a) First Academic Appointment: Asst. Lecturer; 10 January, 2000
(b) Present Post (with date): Senior Lecturer, 1 October 2011
(c) Date of Last Promotion: 1 October 2011
(d) Date Last Considered for Promotion: Not Applicable

III. University Education (with dates):
(a) Ondo State University, Ado, (now Ekiti State University) 1989 - 1993
(b) University of Ibadan 1997 - 1999
(c) University of Ibadan 2000 - 2008

IV. Academic Qualifications (with dates and granting bodies):
(a) B.Sc. Geology (2nd Class Lower Division) 1993 Ondo State University
(b) M.Sc. (Petroleum Geology/Sedimentology) 1999 University of Ibadan,
(c) Ph.D (Petroleum Geology/Sedimentology) 2008 University of Ibadan

V. Professional Qualifications and Diplomas (with date):
Registered Geoscientist - Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (GEM000934)

VI. Scholarships, Fellowships and Prizes:
(a) M.K.O. Abiola's Best Student Award, 1992
(b) Federal Government Postgraduate Scholarship Award, 2002
(c) NAPE/UAP Research Grants, 2004

VII. Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies:
a) Member, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, (NMGS)
b) Member, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists, NAPE)
c) Member, American Association of Petroleum Geoscientists, (AAPG)
d) Member, American Association of Stratigraphic Palynologists, (AASP)
e) Member, West African Quaternary Research Association, (WAQUA).
f) Member, Geological Society of Africa, (GSAf).
g) Member, The Geological Society of America, (GSA).

VIII. Details of Teaching Experience at The University Level:

(i) 2000 - 2003: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Geology, University of Ibadan.
(ii) 2003 – September, 2008: Lecturer II, Department of Geology, University of Ibadan.
(iii) October, 2008 – 2011, Lecturer I
(iv) October, 2011 – Date: Senior Lecturer

(a) Undergraduate (Participated in the teaching of the following courses) Courses Taught
GEY 201: Physical Geology (with 1 other)
GEY 222: Introduction to Petrology (with 1 other)
GEY 247: Principle of Stratigraphy (with 1 other)
GEY 284: Geological Map. Interpretation and Field Mapping (with 7 other)
GEY 308: Quaternary and Environmental Geology (with 1 other)
GEY 342: Palaeobiology (with 1 other)
GEY 355: Sedimentary Petrology/Sedimentology (with 1 other)
GEY 357: Sedimentary Depositional Environments and Basins of Africa (with 1 other)
GEY 358: Marine Geology (with 1 other)
GEY 376: Structural Geology (with 1 other)
GEY 384: Geological Mapping & Industrial Techniques (with 1 other)
GEY 455: Advanced Sedimentology (with 1 other)
GEY 459: Petroleum Geology (with 1 other)
GEY 476: Advance Global Tectonics and Structures. (with 1 other)
GEY 484: Geology of Nigeria (with 7 other)
GEY 486: Seminar in Geology
GEY 488: Project in Geology

(b) Postgraduate (Participated in the teaching of the following courses) Courses Taught
GEY 702: Advanced Micropalaeontology (with 1 other)
GEY 709: Sedimentary Depositional Systems (with 1 other)
GEY 705: Subsurface Geology (with 1 other)
GEY 780: Postgraduate Seminar in Geology
GEY 781: Postgraduate Field School in Geology
GEY 782: Postgraduate Research Project in Geology

(c) Undergraduate Project Supervision:

(i) Already Supervised: 59
(ii) Under Supervision: 3

(d) Postgraduate Project Supervision:

(i) Already Supervised: 23
(ii) Under Supervision: 3

(e) Administrative Responsibilities:
(i) Sub-Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan. 2012 – 2014
(ii) Member, University of Ibadan Senate 2014 – Till Date
(iii) Member, Board of Governing Council, Staff School, U.I 2014 – Till Date
(iv) Member, Faculty of Science Finance Committee 2014 – Till Date
(v) Member, University of Ibadan ICT Committee 2014 – Till Date
(vi) Member, Senior Staff Disciplinary Panel 2014 – Till Date
(vii) Assistance Hall Warden (Post-graduate Hall) 2012 – Till Date
(viii) Member, Faculty of Science Security Committee 2004 - Till Date
(ix) Undergraduate Guidance and Counselor 2000 - Till Date
(x) Departmental Fieldwork Committee 2000 – 2014
(xi) Departmental SIWES Co–ordinator 2004 – Till Date
(xii) Departmental Sanitation Committee 2010 – Till Date
(xiii) Staff Welfare Co-ordinator 2003 – 2007, 2013 – Till Date
(xiv) Time - Table Co-ordinator 2004 - 2012
(xv) Departmental Registration Co-ordinator 2003 - 2011
(xvi) Departmental Library Co-ordinator 2005 – 2010
(xvii) Departmental Museum Co–ordinator 2005 – 2007
(xviii) Undergraduate Seminar Co-ordinator 2000 – 2002

IX. Research

My research interest revolves around the Sequence stratigraphy and evaluations of the petroleum potentials, of the Nigerian Inland basins. It focuses on the integrated techniques on Seismic, well logs, biostratigraphic data, cores, cuttings samples retrieved from the basins for diverse predictions which established rock relationships within a chronostratigraphic framework of repetitive, genetically related strata, bounded by surfaces of erosion, non-depositional or their correlative conformities thus predicting the depositional environments within a time stratigraphic framework and for correlation of sedimentary strata..

(a) Completed

1. Palynology and organic geochemical assessments of the Chad Basin as one of the Nigerian sedimentary basins has established eight palynological zones, chronology and maturation for the diverse lithofacies encountered within the basin. The palynomorph morphologies and their displayed coloration shed light on the maturation and the intense of tectonic activities in the region. The northeastern basin ward decreases in maturation and corresponding increase of TOC suggest increase in sedimentation. The higher thermal maturation at volcanically active basin flanks were the most prospective area where the phase of hydrocarbon expulsion is expected to have been reached. The biomolecular signatures indicated the dominance of marine organic matter with terrigenous source input.

2. Petrophysical evaluation and sequence stratigraphy of Exploratory Fields (OPL and OML) located within Onshore and Offshore, Niger Delta. This study has been able to identify structures necessary for hydrocarbon accumulation, overpressured zones and estimation of hydrocarbon reserves. Structural maps of horizons were in wells containing hydrocarbon bearing zones were produced, showing the trapping mechanism to be mainly fault-assisted roll-over structures, also the stock tank oil in place estimated which was attributed to insufficient drive mechanism and high viscosity.

3. Calcareous nannofossil and Foraminifera biostratigraphic evaluation of ditch and core samples from Niger Delta and Chad Basin. The work from the Niger Delta has established major zones which were erected based on index taxa and fossil assemblages recovered. Condensed sections associated with Maximum Flooding Surfaces were also established. The poor recovery of calcareous nannofossil from Chad Basin made zonation impossible.

4. Sedimentological and palyno-environmental appraisal of the late Quaternary sediments northeastern, Bornu Basin. This work has shown predominant argillaceous and terrigenous mudstone with thin intercalated sandstone beds of point bar deposits of laterally migrating, moderate to high sinuosity river channels. It has also recorded limited number of in-situ palynomorph taxa of late Pliocene (Piacenzian) to Mid-Pleistocene (Emilian) (3.4-0.7m.y) indicating freshwater-lacustrine paleoenvironment

5. Quaternary stratigraphy, palynological and geochemical indices of the Lagos Lagoon Coastal sediments in southwestern Nigeria (Dahomey Basin), presented an evaluation of lithotopes distribution, provenance, environment of deposition and the resulting marine transgression-regression episodes from previous sea level changes.
6. The sustainable groundwater development and management in southwestern Nigeria. This has presented the hydro-geochemical assessments of the shallow groundwater sampled from open wells around the Iddo area of southwestern Nigeria. The water quality and usability were determined and the possible pollutants in both rainy and dry seasons were ascertained. The quality of water in this area is of good for domestic and industrial purposes as it is within the acceptable limit of World Health Organization standard.

7. Environmental impact assessment around Lokoja – Abuja environments, northwestern Nigeria (Bida Basin). This work presented the evaluation and emphasizes on the absorption rate and impacts of elemental concentrations in waters, soils and plants as it affects the environment and health in the study area.

In Progress

1. Calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphic evaluation of the Anambra, Benue Trough and Sokoto Basins is in continuation with the work done in Niger Delta. This aim is to erect the major and minor nanno-zones base on the fossil assemblage recovery.

2. The Cretaceous – Tertiary boundary investigation of the Nigeria Sedimentary inland basins. This involves detailed studies on exploratory well samples on the evidences of the events at the Cretaceous – Tertiary (K-T) boundary and its effect on fauna and flora extinctions in Nigeria. The K-T boundary shall be defined via lithological and palaeontological changes as well as the K-T iridium anomaly.

3. The West African Quaternary palaeoclimatic/sea level changes were research based on the evidences from marine and terrestrial sources. This was initiated by the International Quaternary Association (INQUA) in 2010 under the West African Quaternary Research (WAQUA) which was inaugurated in the same year. This work is a multi-field and institutional scientific research to examine the environmental impacts and socio-economic potential climate changes in West African coastal region.

4. Isotope records of palaeoclimate changes in Quaternary sediments of southwestern Dahomey Basin. This involves the use of stable isotopes in understanding the provenance, environment of deposition, age of the sediments and palaeotemperature changes that prevailed during the emplacement of the sediments.

(c) Dissertation and Thesis:

Boboye, O.A. (2008): Palyno-Geochemical characterization of Late Albian – Early Paleocene lithofacies of the southwestern Chad Basin. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Ibadan, pp. 217.

X. Publications:

(a) Books already published: Nil

(b) Chapters in Books already published:
*1. Boboye, O.A and Akaegbobi, I.M. (2013). Palaeoecological conditions in the Sokoto Basin and the deep offshore Niger delta (Nigeria) evidenced by benthonic foraminiferal microfauna. In: Palaeoecology of Africa, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group London, Balkema, Vol. 32, 1-17. ISBN 978-1-138-00116-9. (Holland; 50%)

(c) Articles that have already appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings:
2. Akaegbobi, I.M., Boboye O.A. and Idowu J. (2000): Evaluation of the source rock potential of the pre- Santonian marine Sukuliye Shale in the Yola arm of the Upper Benue Trough. Association of Afro-Asian Petroleum Geochemists, (AAAPG-2000, 25 -27 Nov.) 133-13 8. (Asia; 30%)
(d) Patents: Nil

(e) Articles that have Already Appeared in Learned Journals:

3. Akaegbobi, I.M. and Boboye, O.A. (1999): Textural, structural features and microfossil assemblage relationship as delineating criteria for the stratigraphic boundary between Mamu Formation and Nkporo Shale within the Anambra Basin. Nigeria. Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationist. Vol. 14/02, 193-207. (Nigeria; 50%)
4. Boboye, O.A. and Fowora, O. (2007): Calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphic study of Well XH-1 Deep Offshore, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 43 (1) 1-14. (Nigeria; 80%)
5. Boboye, O.A. (2008): Hydro-geochemical assessment of groundwater in Iddo Area, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 44 (2), 183 – 201. (Nigeria; 100%)
6. Boboye, O.A. and Abimbola, A.F. (2009): Hydrocarbon potential of the lithostratigraphic units in late Cenomanian - early Paleocene Shale, southwestern Chad Basin. World Applied Sciences Journal Vol. 7, (5), 567-573. (Pakistan; 80%)
7. Boboye, O.A. (2009): On the calcareous nannopalaentological study of the Niger delta: A case study of Well SH-2, deep offshore, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Biological and Physical Sciences (Science Focus), Vol. 14 (2), 247 - 261. (Nigeria; 100%)
8. Akaegbobi, I. M, Amaechi, G. C. and Boboye, O.A. (2009): Source rock potential and depositional environment of the Campanian – Maastrichtian shales outcropping along the Enugu-Leru axis, Anambra lBasin. Nigeria. Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists. Vol. 21/01, 25-37. (Nigeria; 30%)
9. Boboye, O.A. and Akaegbobi, I.M. (2010): Sedimentological and palyno-environmental appraisal of the late Quaternary sediments northeastern, Bornu Basin. Quaternary International Journal, Vol. 262, 14 – 19, (Netherlands; 70%)
10. Ola-Buraimo, A.O. and Boboye, O.A. (2011): Palynological and stratigraphical investigation of the Cenomanian Bima Formation, Bornu Basin. World Applied Sciences Journal. Vol. 12, (7), 1026 - 1033. (Pakistan; 60%)
*11. Boboye, O.A. and Abimbola, A.F. (2012): Palyno-environmental study of Kemar-1 Well, Bornu Basin, NE Nigeria. Journal of Science Research, Vol. 11 (1), 72 – 82. (Nigeria; 80%)
*12. Boboye, O.A. (2012): Late Albian – Eocene palynological biostatigraphy of three wells in the Nigerian sector of Chad (Bornu) Basin. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 48 (2), 127 – 158. (Nigeria; 100%)
*13. Boboye, O.A. (2013): Palynostratigraphic and paleoecological studies of Cretaceous strata in the Bornu-Basin, northeastern Nigeria. (RMZ) -Materials and Geoenvironment Journal, Vol. 60 (1), 17 - 29. (Slovenia; 100%)
*14. Boboye, O.A. and Nwosu, O.R. (2013): Petrography and geochemical indices of the Lagos lagoon coastal sediments, Dahomey Basin (southwestern Nigeria): Sea level change implications". Quaternary International Journal, Vol. 338, 14 – 27. (Netherlands; 80%)
*15. Boboye, O.A. and Ademola O.J. (2013): Late Miocene foraminiferal and palynologic events of Oborduka-1 Well, Deep Offshore, Niger Delta, Nigerian. World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol. 13, (7), 856 – 864. (Pakistan; 80%)
*16. Boboye, O.A and Raji, K.A. (2013): Aspect of biostratigraphic and petrographic studies of the late Palaeocene – Eocene sequence of the eastern Dahomey Embayment, southwestern Nigeria, Journal of Science Research,Vol. 12, 231 - 262 (Nigeria; 80%)
*17. Boboye, O.A and Ogunkorode, O.K. (2013): Overpressure identification and petrophysical evaluation of DIAG Field, Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria Journal of Science Research, Vol. 12, 199 – 230. (Nigeria; 80%)
*18. Boboye, O.A and Otelaja O. J. (2013): Reservoir characterization and estimation of hydrocarbon reserves of OJ-Field, Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria, Journal of Science Research, Vol. 12, 9 – 43. (Nigeria; 80%)
*19. Boboye, O.A and Uzegwu, U.A. (2014): Evaluation of the biomolecular signatures and hydrocarbon potential of Upper Cretaceous Shale, northeastern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 99, 490 – 516. (Netherlands; 80%)
*20. Boboye, O.A and Okon E. E. (2014): Sedimentological and geochemical characterization of the Cretaceous strata of Calabar Flank, southeastern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 99, 427 – 441. (Netherlands; 80%)
*21. Boboye, O.A and I.O. Abumere. (2014): Environmental impact of elemental concentration and distribution in waters, soils and plants along the Lokoja - Abuja pipeline routes of Bida Basin, northwestern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 99, 694 – 704. (Netherlands; 80%).

(f) Technical Reports and Monographs: Nil.

Note: * Additional Publications since last promotion

XI. MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH PAPERS READ (In last Five years):

(a) Selected International Conferences Attended:

(i) 2nd International Conference of West Africa Quaternary Research (WAQUA), Abomey - Calavi, Republic of Benin.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Akaegbobi, I.M (2010): Sedimentological and palyno-environmental appraisal of the late Quaternary sediments northeastern, Bornu Basin.

(ii) XVIII International Congress of International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA), Bern, Switzerland.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Akaegbobi, I.M. (2011): Quaternary climatic phases: Evidence from distinct stratigraphic sequences of archived lake sediments, southwestern fringe of the Chad Basin.

(iii) XVIII International Congress of International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA), Bern, Switzerland.
Paper presented: Ogunbameru, O.T. and Boboye O. A. (2011): Palaeoclimatic evidence from the Quaternary coastal deposits, southwestern Nigeria.

(iv) 3rd International Conference of West Africa Quaternary Research, (WAQUA), Accra, Ghana.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. Ogunbameru, O.T. and Akaegbobi, I.M. (2012): Palynological and organic records of Quaternary sediment of some parts of Lagos Lagoon, southwestern Nigeria.

(v) 3rd International Conference of West Africa Quaternary Research, (WAQUA), Accra, Ghana.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Okezie R.N. (2012): Quaternary stratigraphy and geochemical indices of the Lagos Lagoon coastal sediments, southwestern Nigeria, with reference to marine transgressions.

(vi) 24th Colloquium of African Geology, (CAG), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Uzegwu, U.A. (2013): Evaluation of the Biomolecular Signatures and Hydrocarbon potential of Upper Cretaceous Shale, northeastern Nigeria.

(vii) 25th Colloquium of African Geology, (CAG), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A., Okon E. E. and Adeyemi, G. O. (2014): Sedimentological and geochemical characterization of the Cretaceous strata of Calabar Flank, southeastern Nigeria.

(viii) 25th Colloquium of African Geology, (CAG 2014), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Raji K. A: Biostratigraphic and petrographic studies of the Late Palaeocene – Eocene sequences of the eastern Dahomey Embayment, Southwestern Nigeria.

(ix) 25th Colloquium of African Geology, (CAG), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Otelaja, O.A. (2014): Reservoir characterization and estimation of OJ-Field, onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria: Using 3D- seismic and well log data.

(x) 25th Colloquium of African Geology, (CAG), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Paper presented: Boboye, O.A. and Omotosho, O.J. (2014): Biostratigraphic, geochemical and petrographic study of Palaeocene and Eocene rocks, southwestern Nigeria.

(b) Selected Local Conferences Attended:

(i) 46th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) Calabar, Nigeria.
Paper presented: Obeta, C.N., Boboye, O.A. and A.M. Adeleye (2010): Biostratigraphy and paleoecological studies of Akukwa -2 Well, Lower Benue Trough, South Eastern Nigeria.

(ii) 46th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) Calabar, Nigeria.
Rusewe E.O and Boboye, O.A. (2010): Late Cenomanian to Paleocene biostratigraphy and paleoecological Studies of Murshe -1 well, Bornu-Basin, Nigeria.

(iii) 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Minna, Nigeria.
Boboye, O.A. and Ademola O.J. (2011): Foraminifera and palynological events in the deep Nigerian offshore, Niger Delta: A case study of Oborduka-1 exploratory well.

(iv) Faculty of Science International Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Paper presented: Boboye O.A. and Raji, K.A. (2013): Aspect of biostratigraphic and petrographic studies of the Late Palaeocene – Eocene sequence of the eastern Dahomey Embayment, Southwestern Nigeria.

(v) Faculty of Science International Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Paper presented: Boboye O.A. and Ogunkorode, O.K. (2013): Overpressure identification and petrophysical evaluation of DIAG Field, Offshore Niger Delta.

(vi) Faculty of Science International Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Paper presented: Boboye O.A. and Otelaja O. J. (2013): Reservoir characterization and estimation of hydrocarbon reserves of OJ-Field, Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria.

XII. LIST OF TEN PUBLICATIONS WHICH BEST REFLECT SCHOLARSHIP

1. Paper 5: Boboye, O.A. and Fowora, O. (2007): Calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphic study of Well XH-1 Deep Offshore, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 43 (1) 1-14.
2. Paper 6: Boboye, O.A. and Abimbola, A.F. (2009): Hydrocarbon potential of the lithostratigraphic units in late Cenomanian - early Paleocene Shale, southwestern Chad Basin. World Applied Sciences Journal Vol. 7, (5), 567-573.
3. Paper 8: Boboye, O.A. (2009): On the calcareous nannopalaentological study of the Niger delta: A case study of Well SH-2, deep offshore, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Science Focus. Vol. 14 (2), 247 - 261.
4. Paper 11: Boboye, O.A. and Akaegbobi, I.M. (2010): Sedimentological and palyno-environmental appraisal of the late Quaternary sediments northeastern, Bornu Basin. (Canada). Quaternary International Journal, Elsevier. Vol. 262, 14 – 19.
5. Paper 12: Boboye, O.A. (2012): Late Albian – Eocene palynological biostatigraphy of three wells in the Nigerian sector of Chad (Bornu) Basin. Journal of Mining and Geology, Vol. 48 (2), 127 – 158.
6. Paper 14: Boboye, O.A. and Nwosu, O.R. (2013): Petrography and geochemical indices of the Lagos lagoon coastal sediments, Dahomey Basin (southwestern Nigeria): Sea level change implications". Quaternary International Journal, Elsevier, Vol. 338, 14 – 27.
7. Paper 16: Boboye, O.A and Raji, K.A. (2013): Aspect of biostratigraphic and petrographic studies of the late Palaeocene – Eocene sequence of the eastern Dahomey Embayment, southwestern Nigeria, Journal of Science Research, Vol. 12, 231 – 262.
8. Paper 17: Boboye, O.A. and Ogunkorode, O.K. (2013): Overpressure identification and petrophysical evaluation of DIAG Field, Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria. Journal of Science Research. Vol. 12, 199 – 230.
9. Paper 19: Boboye, O.A and Uzegwu, U.A. (2014): Evaluation of the Biomolecular Signatures and Hydrocarbon potential of Upper Cretaceous Shale, northeastern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 99, 490 – 516.
10. Paper 20: Boboye, O.A and Okon E. E. (2014): Sedimentological and geochemical characterization of the Cretaceous strata of Calabar Flank, southeastern Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences, Elsevier Vol. 99, 427 – 441.

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RESEARCH FOCUS (DR. O.A. BOBOYE)
My research focus is on the assessments of Nigerian inland sedimentary basins in the following areas of Petroleum Geology and Sedimentology: Palynostratigraphy, Organic geochemical appraisal of diverse lithofacies in the Nigerian inland sedimentary basins; Biostratigraphy and Sedimentology; Sequence stratigraphy and hydrocarbon reservoir evaluation (Petrophysical appraisals) via well log suits using petrophysical softwares and integration of some of these areas to explicate the palaeoclimatic proxies of the Quaternary sediments which involved several multiproxy reconstructions which illustrate the climate and environmental change and application of geochemical principles in geo environmental appraisals.
The main theme of my research activities entails multiproxies on the fundamental principles via integrated approach in the basin evaluation. This is to explicate the hydrocarbon reservoirs and potential assessments, maturation, environments of deposition, palaeoclimate, palynology of the diverse stratigraphic units, while the sedimentological and palynostratigraphic appraisal was made on the palaeoenvironment of the Quaternary sediments in understanding the palaeoclimate as well as the palaeotemperature via the isotopic compositional content.
The research effort in biostratigraphy, palynostratigraphy, geochemical and organic geochemical appraisal areas focused on the multifaceted approach on inland basin assessments in understanding the petroleum potentials, maturation, palynological biozonation, diverse depositional environments, provenance, palaeoecology and chronology of the various stratigraphic units with respect to their fossil contents (foraminifera, calcareous nannofossil and palynomorph species). My research on the calcareous nannofossil was among the first to be published in Niger Delta (Papers 4 and 7). The Chad Basin studied unlike the other inland basins has not been widely investigated due to the seemingly limited hydrocarbon prospects which had yielded no significant discovery. However, the palynological study that was integrated for the first time during the course of my research in the basin had enabled zonation, identification of palynomorph species (new), thermal maturation, chronology, palaeoenvironment and palaeoclimatic conditions were determined. It has also given an insight into the basin inability to generate oil and gas in commercial quantity. The publications that categorize this group include Papers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20.
The research on hydrocarbon reservoir evaluation and sequence stratigraphy has assessed reservoirs via sequence stratigraphic approach which has been employed in Niger Delta Basin. This approach has established rock relationships within a chronostratigraphic framework of repetitive, genetically related strata, bounded by surfaces of erosion, non-depositional or their correlative conformities. It draws upon an understanding of depositional processes and the factors that directly influenced them. The well log suits and biostratigraphic data offer an integrated sequence stratigraphic approach for predicting reservoirs, seals, overpressure zones and potential source rocks. With integration of these data, depositional sequences are delineated and subdivided into systems tracts. Each systems tract is further subdivided into seismic facies which are then mapped along with total isochron thickness of the systems tract itself using diverse softwares. These maps and sections allow seismic attributes to be evaluated relative to their location within specific facies. This approach has been effective in Niger Delta. Publications of Papers 17 and 18 belong to this category.
The application of geochemical principles in geo environmental appraisals research is to elucidate the geo environmental challenges which could be geogenic and/or anthropogenic induced and a baseline study on environmental impact assessments (EIA). However, the study has attempted to establish the possible sources of these effects; likewise recommendations were made for amelioration. Geochemical assessments of weathering induced release of the metals and possible impact on both subsurface and surface water were made. The publications in this group are Papers 5 and 21.