Faculty: Land and Food Systems
Program: Master of Land and Water Systems
Year: 2018
Country: Nigeria
From a young age, Samuel developed a high interest in reading, teaching and competition. He graduated with First Class with a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure in Nigeria (FUTA). Samuel’s passion for learning and teaching encouraged him to join various youth development organizations to offer teaching and tutoring services in his community. Through his Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in Adefolorunsho (Tech.) Ventures, Nigeria, he learned how to operate, diagnose and solve problems of machines used in PET bottle production. In 2016, Samuel organized youths in his community to combat malaria infestation and environmental diseases through which he created his non-profit Operation Clean the Environment (OCE). This NGO seeks to clean and educate the youth on preventative measures against malaria. Sam sees himself as a Global citizen with an interest in environmental engineering, food security, hydro technical engineering, groundwater hydrology, water/watershed management, municipal water supply and water policies.
Samuel believes that Masters of Land and Water Systems from the University of British Columbia will help him play a vital role in solving problems of land degradation caused by tillage activities, food insecurity, low water quantity & quality in Nigeria and the world. After graduation, he hopes to work as a researcher and engineer in Nigeria to give back and enhance global development at large. Samuel is excited to feel the serenity of the green environment in Vancouver as well as to study in the modern facilities available for learning and researching at UBC.