Doctor Kike Oloruntoba
About me
Dr. (Mrs.) Kike Deborah Oloruntoba is a Nigerian researcher and administrator. Born in Nasarawa State, she is known for Research and Development activities in environmental chemistry and pollution control. Currently, she works with Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja and teaches at the University of Abuja
Dr. (Mrs.) Kike Deborah Oloruntoba is an accomplished Environmental Chemist with over two decades of progressive experience in scientific research, raw materials development, and policy formulation within Nigeria’s industrial and agricultural sectors. She has led high-impact projects aimed at improving the utilization of indigenous raw materials, advancing environmental sustainability, and promoting technology adoption across multiple industries.
Her work spans analytical and environmental chemistry, value-chain development, industrial research commercialization, and national policy support. She has successfully supervised strategic research programs, secured development grants, and mentored interdisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration among government institutions, academia, private sector bodies, and international development organizations.
Dr. Oloruntoba is widely published in reputable journals and has contributed significant research on environmental pollutants, agro-raw material development, synthetic and natural dyes, and sustainable industrial practices. She is passionate about evidence-based policymaking, capacity development, and strengthening Nigeria’s scientific and industrial competitiveness.
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• Abalaka Edwin Edalex Atoga, Yahaya Abdulrazaq, Ayeni Gideon, Shehu Sa`ad Abdullahi, Haruna Abdulbakee Mohammed, Ayeni Nurudeen Afolami, Oloruntoba Kike Deborah, Omale Victor Fedoje, Babatunde Olarenwaju Muraina, Abdullahi Haruna Birniwa, Abdulazeez Monday Abdulrahman, 2025. Risk Assessment of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Asiko River in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria. Chemclass Journal Vol. 9 Issue 2: 3092-8206.
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• Yahaya, Abdulrazaq., Larayetan, Rotimi Abisoye., Ayeni, Gideon., Omatola, Kingsley Makoji; Oloruntoba Kike Deborah and Abalaka Edwin Edalex Atoga. 2024. Application of Inorganic and Green Nanocomposite for the Cleaning of Toxic Metals Ions from Industrial Effluent Contaminated Water. Innovation 76: 1136-1150
• Oloruntoba, K. D., Sindiku, O., Osibanjo, O. and Weber,, R. 2025. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDES) concentrations in soils, sediments and plants around e-waste dumpsites in Lagos, Nigeria. Environmental Pollution (in press)
• Oloruntoba, K. D., Sindiku, O., Osibanjo, O. and Weber, R. 2022. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) concentrations in soils, sediments and plants around e-waste dumpsites in Lagos, Nigeria. Emerging Contaminants. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emcon.2022.03.003
• Oloruntoba, K. D., Sindiku, O., Osibanjo, O., Herold., C. and Weber„ R. 2021. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDES) concentrations in soil and plants around municipal dumpsites in Abuja, Nigeria. Environmental Pollution 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116794. Epub 2021 Feb 19.
• Oloruntoba, K. D., Sindiku, O., Osibanjo, O., Balan S. and Weber, R. 2019. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in chicken eggs and cow milk around municipal dumpsites in Abuja, Nigeria. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 179: 282-289.
• Oloruntoba, K. D. and Osibanjo, O. 2016. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) Concentration in soils and sediment around Electronic Wastes Dumpsites in Nigeria. Chemical Environmental Pollution: A selection of Reviews and Studies, pp235-248 [chapter 14].
• Oloruntoba, K. D. 2016. Assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers contamination in selected dumpsites in Lagos and Abuja metropoleis, Nigeria. Ph.D. Thesis. Department of Chemistry. University of Ibadan.
• Oloruntoba, K. D., Indagawa, R.A., Jolaoso, M.A. and Ibrahim, H.D. 2015. Strategies for Resuscitating the Production of Jute Sacks in Nigeria. Science Journal of Agricultural Research and Management ISSN: 2276-8572. Volume 2015, Article ID sjarm- 265, 7 Pages, 2015, doi:10. 7237.
• Olubanjo K. A, Osibanjo O, Oloruntoba K. [2013]. Comparison of lead and copper concentrations in different parts of electionic computer waste imported into Nigeria. Solving the E-Waste problem: An interdisciplinary compilation of international e-waste research [eds]. Deepali Sinha Khetriwal, Claudia Luepschen, and Ruediger Kuehr. United Nations University press.
• Jolaoso, M.A., Ode, F.K., Bamikole, G.B., Odedele, T.O., Ugonna, U.C., Alabi, F.M., Olife, I.C., Oloruntoba, K.D., Fademi, O.A. and Onwualu, A.P. 2011. Citrus production and processing in Nigeria. A Monograph Series 003 of Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, Nigeria
• Oloruntoba, K.D. 2009. Chemical Analysis and Recycling of Battery Slag (Hazardous Waste) into Building Glazed Bricks and Tiles. M.Sc. Thesis. Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.