About the President
Dr. Cyril Babasope Akinyele is a seasoned Environmental Health Scientist, Public Health Practitioner, and Academic with over 25 years of professional, teaching, and research experience in environmental health, waste management, occupational safety, food hygiene, and public health policy.
He holds a PhD in Environmental Health Science (2019) alongside advanced degrees in Environmental Management, with formal academic training from Kwara State University, Malete (Kwara State, Nigeria); Lead City University, Ibadan (Oyo State, Nigeria); Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic; and Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu (Ogun State, Nigeria).
Dr. Akinyele is a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Environmental Health (FWAPCEH), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (FIML), and a Registered Environmental Health Officer (REHO). He is also a traditional titleholder, the Aro of Ibogun Owu Kingdom, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Currently, he serves as Director of Environmental Health, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (2025 – date), and as President, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter (2023 – date). He is also a Visiting Lecturer at multiple universities, including Lead City University, Ajayi Crowther University, Kwara State University, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), where he has supervised over 120 undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Environmental Health & Sanitation
- Solid Waste Management & Climate Change
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Food Hygiene & Meat Inspection
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Audit
- Soil and Water Quality Monitoring & Remediation
Research & Publications
Dr. Akinyele has authored numerous scholarly works, including journal articles on household sanitation, waste reduction practices, and environmental health in urban Nigeria, as well as contributions to academic textbooks and conference proceedings. His PhD thesis examined determinants of ill-health in Lagos residential neighborhoods.
Professional & Academic Leadership
- President, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter (2023 – date)
- Head, Department of Environmental Health Science, Lead City University (2014–2021)
- Chief Examiner, West African Health Examination Board (2012 – date)
- Resource Person, EHORECON and NBTE accreditation exercises
- Played a pivotal role in curriculum development for Environmental Health and Public Health programs across Nigeria
- Community & Policy Engagement
- Led environmental sanitation projects in Lagos and Ogun States, including open defecation eradication initiatives, school decontamination, and community-led sanitation programs.
- Actively engaged in national and regional policy dialogues through West African Health Organisation (WAHO) workshops on health training, ethics, and environmental health regulation.
- Supports community development through scholarship programs, mentorship, and sanitation infrastructure projects.
Today
Dr. Akinyele is a distinguished Environmental Health leader, educator, and policy influencer with a strong record of service in academia, government, and professional associations. His fellowships, chieftaincy title, and leadership roles position him as a key voice in advancing environmental and public health practice in Nigeria and West Africa.
Meet Our Heads of Departments Across Lagos
EHOAN Lagos is organized across multiple zones and local government areas to ensure grassroots impact. Each department is led by an experienced Environmental Health Officer who oversees coordination, enforcement, and professional development in their area. These leaders ensure that the association’s mission is effectively carried out at the local level.