Mrs. Josephine Bolaji Edward
About me
Professor Bolaji Edward is a distinguished scholar of Ecology and Environmental Biology in the Department of Zoology, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti. Her academic and research career spans freshwater ecology, water quality assessment, aquatic macrophytes, biodiversity conservation, and the ecological foundations of human wellbeing. Over the past decade, she has led pioneering studies on the rivers and wetlands of Ekiti State, providing scientific insights that support environmental policy, sustainable water management, and community livelihood resilience.
A graduate of Ekiti State University, Professor Edward has developed a strong research portfolio focusing on biomonitoring, ecological risk assessment, and the interactions between environmental change and freshwater ecosystem health. Her comparative studies on rivers such as Elemi, Osun, Areti, and others across southwestern Nigeria have advanced understanding of how local ecological processes respond to pollution, land-use pressures, and climate-driven disturbances.
She has published widely in national and international journals, supervised numerous postgraduate students, and contributed to collaborative environmental initiatives within and beyond Nigeria. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes scientific curiosity, evidence-driven problem-solving, and the training of the next generation of ecologists.
Professor Edward’s scholarly commitment continues to shape research and policy conversations on water quality, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. His inaugural lecture reflects a career dedicated to improving ecological knowledge and promoting healthier freshwater systems for present and future generations.
Degrees:
2. Edward, J.B. and Ugwumba, A.A.A. (2010). Physico-chemical Parameters and Plankton Community of Egbe Reservoir, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Research Journal of Biological Sciences 5(5): 356-367.
3. Edward, J.B. and Ugwumba, A.A.A. (2011). Macroinvertebrate fauna of a Tropical Southern Reservoir, Ekiti- State, Nigeria. Continental J. Biological Sciences 4(1): 30-40.
4. Edward, J.B. and Ugwumba, A.A.A. (2013): Fish fauna of Egbe Reservoir, Egbe Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development 2(2): 434-444.
5. Edward, J.B. (2013): Evaluation of the fisheries potentials of Egbe Reservoir, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Greener Journals of Biological Sciences, 3(7): 260-267
6. Edward, J.B., Idowu, E.O., Oso, J.A. and Ibidapo, O.R. (2013): Determination of heavy metal concentration in fish samples, sediment and water from Odo-Ayo River in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis 1(1): 27-33. doi:10 11648/j.ijema.20130101.14.
7. Oso, J.A., Edward, J.B., Ogunleye, O.A. and Majolagbe, F.A. (2013): Growth response and feed utilization of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed with Bambara groundnut as protein source. Journal of Natural Science Research 3(5): 84-90.
8. Idowu, E.O., Ugwumba, A.A.A., Oso, J.A. and Edward, J.B. (2013): Study of the seasonal variation in the physico-chemical parameters of a tropical reservoir. Greener Journal of Physical Sciences 3(4): 142-148.
9. Edward, J.B., Idowu, E.O., Oso, J.A. and Kadri, M.I. (2014). Fish productivity of Ado-Ekiti water reservoir in relation to physicochemical characteristics and mophoedaphic index. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development 1(1): 10-16.
10. Adewumi, A.A., Edward, J.B. and Adefemi, O.T. (2014): Zooplankton Fauna of a Section of Ogbese River, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology. 1(1): 10 – 18.
11. Edward J. B., Adewumi A. A., Idowu E. O, Oso J. A., Adeoba E. A., Olofintoye L. K. (2015). Pre-impoundment Macroinvertebrate Composition of Elemi River, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Vol.3 (6): 425-434 doi: 10.11648/j.ijema.20150306.17.
12. Edward, J.B., Idowu, E.O., Adewumi, A.A., Oso, J.A., and Oyebola, O.E. (2016). Impact of palm oil mill effluent on physico-chemical parameters of a southwestern river, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 17(1): 374-380.
13. Omoboye, H.Y. and Edward, J.B. (2016). Macroinvertebrates as indicators of water quality of Egbe Reservoir, Egbe – Ekiti, Nigeria. Nature and Science 14(12): 165- 172.
14. Edward J.B., Agunbiade R.O. and Ayodele A.P. (2017). Impact of Palm Oil Mill Effluent on River Awemu in Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology 11(7): 53-56.
15. Oso, J.A., Idowu, E.O., Edward, J.B., Adewumi, A.A., and Fadiya, O. (2017). Condition factor and dietary composition of Oreochromis niloticus from Ero Dam in Ikun Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research 3(3): 2995- 3004. INDIA
16. Idowu, E.O., Adewumi, A.A., Oso, J.A., Edward, J.B., and Obaronbi, G. (2017). Effect of varying levels of Moringa oleifera on growth performance and nutrient utilization of Clarias gariepinus post-fingerlings. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences 79-95. JORDAN
17. Adewumi, A.A., Edward, J.B., Idowu, E.O., Oso, J.A., and Apalowo, A.O. (2017). Assessment of the heavy metals in some fish species of Elemi River, Ado – Ekiti, south west Nigeria. Agricultural Science Research Journal 7(3): 103 – 110.
18. Edward, J.B., Agunbiade, R.O., and Falade, J. (2017). Influence of Land-Use Pattern on Ureje Reservoir, Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. American Journal of Life Sciences 5(3-1): 81-89. USA
19. Adewumi, A.A., Idowu, E.O., Edward, J.B., Oso, J.A., and Fadiya O. (2017). The ichthyofauna of Elemi River, Nigeria: A preliminary pre-impoundment survey. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal. 2(1B) 506-509. www.ftstjournal.com NIGERIA
20. Kosemani, S. and Edward, J.B. (2017). Toxicity assessment using Clarias gariepinus and microbial characterization of leachate from Akomo muncipal solid waste landfill, Igbemo – Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Environment Pollution and Human Health, 2017, Vol. 5, No. 3, 83-88. USA.
21. Adewumi, A.A., Idowu, E.O., Edward, J.B., Iwalaye, O.A., Fadiya, O.O., and Obafemi, B.D. (2019). Some physiological responses of Clarias gariepinus fed graded levels of Cirina forda larvae based diets. Food Science and Nutrition Studies 3: 160 – 174. USA
22. Idowu Eunice O., Adewumi, A. Adejoke, Josephine B. Edward, Dolapo, F. Odeyemi, Folasade A. Ola-Oladimeji and Akintayo J. Oluwaseun (2020). Absorption of food along the guts of Parachanna obscura and Clarias gariepinus. American Journal of Environmental Sciences 16(1): 1-7 USA.
23. Idowu, E.O., Edward, J.B. and Oyeniran, B.H. (2020). Physicochemical parameters and macrobenthos of Ogbese River, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 8(2): 872-878. INDIA.
24. Agunbiade, R.O., Edward, J.B., Adegbola, M.A., Adeojo, L.O., and Ajayi E.D.(2025). Floral Diversity of Aquatic Macrophytes in Two Water Bodies in Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) doi: 10.51584/ijrias vol x (ix): 700-708. INDIA
25. Agunbiade, R.O., Edward, J.B., Idowu, E.O., Adegbola, M.A., Ajayi, E.D. and Ikems, C.C. (2025). Assessment of water quality and macroinvertebrate community of Ero River, Ikun-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies.13(5): 74-79.POLAND
Research Paper Already Accepted for Publication:
1. Agunbiade, R.O., Edward, J.B., Odeyemi, D.F., Adegbola, M.A., and Babalola, T.M. (2025). Environmental Impact of Leachate Pollution on Groundwater Sources in Ikere Metropolis, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Journal of Fisheries and Zoological Science. INDIA