Unveiling Who Professor Aliyu Jauro, NESREA’s New DG Truly Is
The Oasis Reporters
April 1, 2019
By Njeze Nwodo
So many people have been curious to find out who Professor Aliyu Jauro, the New DG NESREA is.
This interest heightened especially after the young professor’s appointment as the new Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA by President Muhammadu Buhari.
As the question of who is Professor Aliyu Jauro is still being echoed in high crescendo in both low and high quarters, near and distant lands, I deemed it necessary to do a little Google research to bring to the public gallery, the profile and biography of the young and affable professor.
The most humble, friendly, self-effacing and visionary academic is a professor of Industrial Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
Prof Aliyu Jauro was born in 1971 in his home state of Gombe. His area of specialization is well and adequately suited for the organization, NESREA that he has been appointed to. As a professor of Industrial Chemistry, he lectures at the Department of Chemistry in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
He had his tertiary education at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi from
1989-1995, 1999-2002, 2002-2007, then
German National Centre for Geosciences
Research, (GeoForschungsZentrum), Potsdam, Germany, March-October 2005, Bench Work.
He was at Government Science Secondary School, Darazo 1985-1987 for his secondary education. His primary education was at Central Primary School, Gombe, from 1976 to 1982.
SEE HIS QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:
– Ph.D (Industrial Chemistry) 2007
– M.Sc Chemistry: 2002
– B.Tech.(Hons) Industrial Chemistry: 1995
– General Certificate of Education: 1987
– First School Leaving Certificate: 1982
AWARDS/HONOURS
1. TetFund Institutional Based Research Grant, 2018
2. Fellow, Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN), 2015
3. German Academic Exchange Scholarship (DAAD), 2005
4. European Association of Organic Geochemists (EOAG) Travel Grant, 2005
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1. Fellow, Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN)
2. Member, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (MICCON)
3. Member, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (MNAPE)
4. Member, Polymer Institute of Nigeria (MPIN)
His working experience and career progression spans from being DG/CEO, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) 2019-Date
– Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi 1997-2019
– Federal University, Kashere (FUK) on Sabbatical Leave 2013-2014.
– Lecturing as Professor (Ind. Chem.), Dept of Chemistry, ATBU Bauchi 2014-Date
– Reader, Chemistry Programme, ATBU Bauchi 2011- 2014
– Senior Lecturer, Chemistry Programme, ATBU Bauchi 2008 -2011
– Lecturer I, Chemistry Programme, ATBU Bauchi 2005 -2008
– Lecturer II, Chemistry Programme, ATBU Bauchi, 2002 – 2005
– Assistant Lecturer, Chemistry Programme ATBU Bauchi 1999 – 2002
– Graduate Assistant, Chemistry Programme ATBU Bauchi 1997 – 1999
ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Faculty of Science Representative at the Senate, 2013-2014 Federal University Kashere (Sabbatical Leave)
2. Deputy Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies 2009 -2013
3. Head of Research, National Centre for Petroleum Research and Development (NCPRD, ECN), ATBU, Bauchi 2009-2019
4. Member, Promotion and Appointment Committee, NCPRD 2009-2019
5. Member, Technical Advisory Committee, NCPRD 2009-2019
6. Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies and Examinations Chemistry Programme 2008-2010
7. Assistant Coordinator, Chemistry Programme 2008-2009
8. School of Science Representative on the Board of School of Management 2008-2012
9. Records Officer, Chemistry Programme 2003-2005
10. Examination Officer, Chemistry Programme 2004-2008
11. Member, Postgraduate Committee, Chemistry Programme 2002- 2019
12. Registration Officer/Student Advisor Chemistry Programme 2002-2005
13. Member, Board of Studies School of Science 1999- 2019
14. Member, Board of Examiners, School of Science 1999- 2019.
PROJECTS/TITLE AND DATES OF SUPERVISION
Thesis Supervised to Completion:
1. Chukwu C. J. (2011). Determination of the Physical and Plastic Properties of Some Nigerian Coals. Msc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
2. Fawole, O. I. C. (2011). Production of Biodiesel from Moringa Oleifera Seed. Msc
Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
3. Oshieke, K. C. (2011). Production of Biodiesel from Pentaclethra Macrophylla Seed Oil. Msc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
4. Shanu, B. U. (2011). Physical Properties and Trace Elements Contents of Some Nigerian Coals. Msc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
5. Ajiya, D. A. (2012). Extraction and Carbonization Products of Garin-Maiganga Coals. Msc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
6. Aminu, H. K. (2012). Separation of Paraffin Wax from Crude Oil using Urea Adduction Process. Msc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
7. Gye, D. J. (2012). Flammability of Briquettes from Lafia-Obi and Chikila Coals. Msc
Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
8. Ryemshak, S. A. (2012). Technological Applications of Some Nigerian Coals. Msc
Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
9. Iyun, Ogunkemi Risikat Agbeke (2014). Synthesis Of Disperse Dyes Derived from
Thiophene and their Application on Polyester and Nylon Fabrics. PhD Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
10. Jongs Lydia (2014). Physico-Chemical Characteristics of some Clay Deposits for
Potential Industrial Uses found in Plateau State. Msc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
11. Wilson, L. D (2016). Kinetic Studies of the Production of Biodiesel from Adansoni
digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil. PhD Thesis.
12. Sani, I. Y. (2016). Concentrations and Distributions of Some Metals in the Benue
Trough Coals. M. Sc Thesis. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi…and many others, too numerous to mention.
Professor Jauro has many publications to his credit, starting from his thesis/dissertation listed thus.
1. Jauro, A. (1995). Synthesis,Characterization and Redox Kinetics of Trisoxalatocobaltate-6 Complex with 1,6-Benzenediol: Final Year
Undergraduate Project.
2. Jauro, A. (2002). Effects of Flame-Retardants on the Combustion of Some
Tropical Woods: MSc Thesis.
3. Jauro, A. (2007). Geochemical Analysis of Benue Trough Coal Extracts: PhD
Thesis
He also has many articles in learned Nationals and International Journals as listed below:
1. Jauro, A. (1995). Synthesis,Characterization and Redox Kinetics of Trisoxalatocobaltate-6 Complex with 1,6-Benzenediol: Final Year Undergraduate Project.
2. Jauro, A. (2002). Effects of Flame-Retardants on the Combustion of Some Tropical Woods: MSc Thesis.
3. Jauro, A. (2007). Geochemical Analysis of Benue Trough Coal Extracts: PhD Thesis
b) ARTICLES IN LEARNED JOURNALS
1. I. O. Akpabio and Jauro, A. (2002). Effects of Mixed Flame-Retardants on the Combustion Characteristics of Wood Cellulose. Journal Chemical Society of Nigeria, 27(1); 20-23.
2. N. G. Obaje, H. Wehner, G. Scheeder, M. B. Abubakar and Jauro, A. (2004). Hydrocarbon Prospectivity of Nigeria’s Inland Basins: From the Viewpoint of Organic Geochemistry and Organic Petrology. American Association of
Petroleum Geologists Bulletin, 88(3); 325-353. Available online at http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=15523505
3. Jauro, A., Akpabio I. O. and Kolo, A. M. (2005). Flame Retardants Action of an Intumescent Paint on some Tropical Woods. Journal League of researchers in Nigeria, 6(2); 102-108.
4. Tukur, A., Samaila, N. K., Shettima, B. and Jauro, A. (2006). An Assessment of the Hydrocarbon Potential of Some Cretaceous Coals from the Benue Trough, Nigeria. Journal League of researchers in Nigeria, 6(192-199.
5. Jauro, A., N. G. Obaje, M. O. Agho, M. B., Abubakar and A. Tukur (2007).Organic Geochemistry of Cretaceous Lamza and Chikila Coals, Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria. Fuel, 86(1); 520-532. Available online at
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001623610600305X
6. M. B. Abubakar, E.F.C. Dike, N. G. Obaje, H. Wehner and Jauro, A. (2008). Petroleum Prospectivity of Cretaceous Formations in the Gongola Basin, Upper Benue Trough Nigeria. An Organic Geochemical Perspective on a Migrated Oil Controversy. Journal of Petroleum Geology, 31(4); 387-408. Available online at
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1747-5457.2008.00428.x/abstract
7. Jauro, A., Chigozie, A.A. and Nasirudeen, M. B. (2008). Determination of Selected Metals in Coal Samples from Lafia-Obi and Chikila. Science WorldJournal, 3(2); 79-81. Available online at
www.scienceworldjournal.org/article/download/2852/2154
8. A. Jauro, M. O. Agho, O. J. Abayeh, N G. Obaje and M. B. Abubakar (2008). Petrographic Studies and Coking Properties of Lamza, Chikila and Lafia-Ori Coals of the Benue Trough. Journal of Mining and Geology, 44(1); 37-43.Available online at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jmg/issue/view/2433
9. I. O. Akpabio, M. M. Chagga and Jauro, A. (2008). Assessment of Some Nigerian Coals for Metallurgical Applications. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, 7(4); 301-306. Available online at www.scirp.org/journal/PaperDownload.aspx?paperID=20564
10. D. E. A. Boryo, A. I. Ezeribe, A. O. Mustapha and Jauro, A. (2010). Effects of Urea, Borax and Ammonium Phosphate on Fire Retardant and Mechanical Properties of Plastic obtained from Polyvinyl Chloride. Journal Chemical Society of Nigeria, 35(2); 11-16.Available online at http://02af665.netsolhost.com/jcsn22010.html
11. M. B. Nasirudeen and Jauro, A. (2011). Quality of Some Nigerian Coals as Blending Stock in Metallurgical Coke Production. Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, 10(1)101-109. Available online at www.scirp.org/journal/PaperDownload.aspx?paperID=20831)
12. A. C. Etonihu, E. O. Ekanem and Jauro, A. (2011). Distribution of n-paraffins in Some Nigerian Coals: Possible Indicator to Depositional Environment. Journal
Chemical Society of Nigeria, 36(1); 170-175. Available online at
http://02af665.netsolhost.com/jcsn12011.html
13. E. O. Ekanem, Jauro, A., A. S. Sambo and A. C. Etonihu (2011). Chemical Analysis for Some Trace Metals in Selected Nigerian Coals. Journal Chemical Society of Nigeria, 36(1); 152-156. Available online at http://02af665.netsolhost.com/jcsn12011.html
14. Jauro, A., K. C. Oshieke and H. M. Adamu (2011). Extraction and Characterization of Pentaclathra Macrophylla Seed Oil. Journal Chemical Society of Nigeria, 36(1); 180-184. Available online at
http://02af665.netsolhost.com/jcsn12011.html
15. Jauro, A. and C. J. Chukwu (2011). Production of Formed Coke from Nigerian
Coals. Petroleum & Coal, 53(1)22-25.Available online at www.vurup.sk/sites/default/files/downloads/pc_1_jauro_096.pdf
16. Jauro, A. and Momoh Haruna Adams (2011). Production and Biodegradability of Biodiesel from Balanites Aegyptiaca Seed Oil. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 55(4); 680-684. Available online at http://koreascience.or.kr/search/articlepd_ocean.jsp?url=http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/
downfile/volume/chemical/JCGMDC/2011/v55n4/JCGMDC_2011_v55n4_680.pdf
17. O. R. A. Iyun, K. A. Bello and Jauro, A.(2012). Synthesis of Acid Dyes derived
from 2-aminothiazoles and their Dyeing Performance on Wool and Silk Fabrics.
Journal Chemical Society of Nigeria, 37(1); 51-56. Available online at
http://02af665.netsolhost.com/jcsn12012.html
18. C. J. Chukwu, N. A. Obasi, Jauro, A., A. I. Ezeribe, C. B. Nwachukwu, J. D.
Putshak’a (2012). Physical and Plastic Properties of Three Nigerian Coals. Asian Journal of material Science, 4(2); 45-51. Available online at
http://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=ajmskr.2012.45.51&org=12
19. Ezeribe, A. I., Oshieke, K. C. and Jauro, A. (2012). Physico-Chemical Properties of Well Water Samples from Some Villages in Nigeria with Cases of Stained and Mottled Teeth. Science World Journal, 7(1); 1-3. Available online at
http://www.scienceworldjournal.org/article/view/10785
20. Kinsley Chinonyerem Oshieke and Jauro, A. (2012). Production of Biodiesel
from pentaclethra macrophylla Seed Oil. International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, 3(4); 400-409. Available online at
http://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=49527
21. Jauro, A. and Livingstone, U. (2013). Production and biodegradability of
biodiesel from Mangifera indica kernel oil. Jewel Journal of Scientific Research, Maiden Edition, 50-56.
22. Solomon A Ryemshak and Jauro, A. (2013). Proximate Analysis, Rheological Properties and Technological Applications of Some Nigerian Coals. International
Journal of Industrial Chemistry, 4; 1-7. Available at
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186%2F2228-5547-4-7
23. J. D. Putshaka, K. I. Adamu, Jauro A., S. F. Tanko (2014). Effect of Pyrolysis Temperature on Adsorbent Properties of Carbon from Leather Buffing Dust and Sawdust. ASTM International Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 42(3); 593- 600. Available at
http://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/JOURNALS/TESTEVAL/PAGES/J
TE20130062.htm
24. J. J. Deshi, A. Jauro, P. M. Dass and J. M. (2014). The Effects of Flame
Retardants on Combustion of Some Tropical Woods. Journal of Natural
Sciences Research, 4 (18); 7-15. Available online at
http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JNSR/article/view/15847
25. Danbature Wilson Lamayi, Aliyu Jauro and Adamu, Harami Malgwi (2015).
Production of Methyl Ester from Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) Seed Oil,
Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Sciences, Vol.5(9), 489-499
Available online at: http://chemistry-journal.org/dnload/Danbature-Wilson-
Lamayi-Aliyu-Jauro-and-Adamu-Harami-Malgwi-/CHEMISTRY-JOURNAL-
CHJV05I09P0489.
26. Putshaka J. D., Yakubu A., Aliyu Jauro, Harami H. M., Kolo M. (2015). Effect
of Alkali and Acid Concentration in Extraction of Chromium III from Tannery Solid Waste. American Journal of Chemistry and Application, Vol.2 (6), 89-94.
Available online at:http://www.aascit.org/journal/ajca
27. S.A. Ryemshak, A. Jauro, I.Y. Chindo, E.O. Ekenam (2015). Production of Smokeless Briquetted Fuel by Co-Carbonization of Local Coals and Bitumen.
International Journal of New Technology and Research (IJNTR Vol.1 (8), 58-63
Available online at: https://www.ijntr.org/download_data/IJNTR01080010.pdf
28. Babangida M. Sarki Yandoka, Wan Hasiah Abdullah, M.B. Abubakar,
Mohammed Hail Hakimi, Aliyu Jauro, Adebanji Kayode Adegoke (2016).
Organic geochemical characterisation of shallow marine Cretaceous formations from Yola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, NE Nigeria. Journal of African Earth Sciences. Vol.117, 2016, Pages 235–251
Available online at:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1464343X16300413
29. S. A. Ryemshak, A. Jauro, I. Y. Chindo, E. O. Ekanem, F. A. Ayeni (2015).
Product from Pyrolysis of Tar-sand in Blend with Gray-King Assessed Nigerian Coals for Coke Production. International Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research, 3(11): 154-164
Available online at:http://www.pakinsight.com/sample.php?file=com/64/IJCMR-2015-
3%2811%29-154-164.pdf
DOI: 10.18488/journal.64/2015.3.11/64.11.154.164
30. Solomon A. Ryemshak, Aliyu Jauro, Istifanus Y. Chindo, Eno O. Ekanem (2005). Mineral Matter in Nigerian Coals and Tar Sand and their Implications in Binary Blend Formulation and Co-Carbonisation. Hungarian Journal of Industry and Chemistry, 43(2): 91–95
Available online at http://mk.uni-pannon.hu/hjic/index.php/hjic/article/view/674/622
31. B.A. Ikyenge, K. A. Bello, H. M. Adamu, A. Jauro (2015). Performance
Evaluation and Physicochemical Properties of Unmodified and Fatty Polyamide Modified Alkyd Resins from Jathropha Curcas Seed Oils. Journal of Chemistry
and Chemical Research. Vol 1, No. 1, pp. 20-25. http://www.giaets.com
32. B.A. Ikyenge, K. A. Bello, H. M. Adamu, A. Jauro (2015). Physicochemical
Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Unmodified and Montmorillonite (Bentonite) Clay Modified Alkyd Resin from Theveta Nerrifolia Seed Oils. Global Journal of Advanced Engineering Technologies and Sciences. Vol 2, No. 11, pp.
31-36
33. Danbature Wilson Lamayi, Aliyu Jauro & Adamu Harami Malgwi (2016).
Production and Optimization of Ethyl Ester Produced from Adansonia digitata Seed Oil. Journal of Applied Chemical Science International 6(4): 186-194,
2016.Available online: http://www.ikpress.org/abstract/5534
34. B. A. Ikyenge, K. A. Bello, H. M. Adamu, A. Jauro (2016). Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Properties of Dimer Acids from Jathropha Curcas and
Thevetia Nerrifolia Seed Oils. World Scientific Research 3 (1): 38-41,
http://www.asianonlinejournals.com/index.php/WSR
35. B.A. Ikyenge, K. A. Bello, H. M. Adamu, A. Jauro (2016). Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Properties of Fatty Polyamides from Jathropha Curcas and Thevetia Nerrifolia Seed Oils Dimer Acids. Applied Chemistry, 91, pp. 38016-
38019. www.elixirpublishers.com
36. Solomon Akila Ryemshak, Aliyu Jauro, Julius Danladi Putshaka, Ronald Makan Sori (2016). Ultimate Analysis of some Nigerian coal: Ranking and Suitable Application. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (IJEAS), Volume 3, Issue10, pp. 31-35
37. BB Nyakuma, A Jauro (2016). Physicochemical Characterization and Thermal Decomposition of Garin Maiganga Coal. GeoScience Engineering 62 (3), 6-11
38. BB Nyakuma, A Jauro (2016). Chemical and Pyrolytic Thermogravimetric
Characterization of Nigerian Bituminous Coals. GeoScience Engineering 62 (3),
1-5
39. BB Nyakuma, A Jauro, O Oladokun, H Uthman, TAT Abdullah (2016). Combustion Kinetics of Shankodi-Jangwa Coal. Journal of Physical Science 27 (3)
40. Habeeb A. Ayinla, Wan Hasiah Abdullah, Yousif M. Makeen, M.B. Abubakar, A. Jauro, Babangida M. Sarki Yandoka, Khairul Azlan Mustapha, Nor Syazwani, Zainal Abidin (2017). Source rock characteristics, depositional setting and hydrocarbon generation potential of Cretaceous coals and organic rich mudstones from Gombe Formation, Gongola Sub-basin, Northern Benue Trough, NE Nigeria. International Journal of Coal Geology, 173, 212-226
41. Dauda K Richard, Aliyu Jauro, John B Nvau and Luka J Dabun (2017. Ethanol-induced gastric ulceration in rats: Protective roles of methanol and water extracts of Cyathula prostrata Linn Blume. Journal of Pharmacognosy and
Phytochemistry, ((9), 1515-1517
42. J. S. Ibrahim, A. Jauro, H. M. Adamu, O. J. Abayeh (2018). Antibacterial Activity
of Corn [Zea Mays Var Rugosad] Brominated Corn Seed Oil. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 5, (3), 224-227
43. Joel Ogboji, I. Y. Chindo, Aliyu Jauro, D. E. A. Boryo, Lawal N. M. (2018).
Formulation, physicochemical evaluation and antimicrobial ac-tivity of green toothpaste on streptococcus mutans. International Journal of Advanced Chemistry, 6(1), 108-113
44. Bemgba B. Nyakuma, Aliyu Jauro, Olagoke Oladokun, Aliyu A. Bello, Habib Alkali, Mohammed A. Modibo, Mustapha Abba (2018). Physicochemical,
Mineralogical and Thermogravimetric Properties of Newly Discovered Nigerian Coals. Petroleum and Coal. 60(4): 641-649
45. Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma, Olagoke Oladokun, Edo Oga Ojoko, Bruno Lot
Tanko & Aliyu Jauro (2018). Physicochemical and Oxidative Thermal Analysis of Nigerian Lignite Coals. Petroleum and Coal. 60(6): 1207-1215
c) TECHNICAL PAPERS/REPORTS /PROCEEDINGS
46. A. Jauro, M. O. Agho, O. J. Abayeh, B. Horsfield and H. Wilkes (2007).
Distribution of n-Alkanes in Some Nigerian Coal Samples. Proceedings of the 30th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 209-212.
47. Aliyu Jauro (2008). Organic Geochemistry of Coals from Benue Trough, Nigeria.
EAOG Travel Award Report. European Association of Organic Geochemists
Newsletter, 24, pp 12-14
48. Fawole, O. I. Charles and Aliyu Jauro (2009). Characterization of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil. Proceedings of 32nd Annual International Conference of the
Chemical Society of Nigeria. 252-255.
49. Fawole, O. I. Charles and Aliyu Jauro (2009). Production of Biodiesel from Moringa oleifera Seed Oil. Proceedings of 32nd Annual International Conference
of the Chemical Society of Nigeria. 179-183.
50. I. O. Akpabio, C. J. Chukwu and A. Jauro (2009). Determination of the
Physical, Mechanical and Plastics of Three Nigerian Coals. Proceedings of 32nd Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria. 218-224.
51. Y. I. Sani, A. Jauro and G. U Mohammed (2013). Concentration of Arsenic, Lead and Cadmium in Chikila Coal Samples of Adamawa State. Proceedings of the 36th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria
(CSN). 192 – 195.
52. Y. I. Sani and A. Jauro (2013). Distributions of some Heavy Metals in Garin-Maiganga Coal, Gombe State. Proceedings of the 36th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN). 202 – 205.
53. Aliyu Jauro and Abubakar Muhammad Bello (2013). Pyrolysis-GC Analysis of some Coals from Benue Trough, Nigeria. 2013 International Conference on Coal Science & Technology Proceedings. EMS Energy Institute, Pennsylvania, USA.
(ISBN 978-0-615-87361-9) pp 1052-1063.
d) TEXTBOOKS/CHAPTERS
54. Jauro, A. (2011). Organic Geochemistry of Benue Trough Coals; Biomarkers, Hydrocarbon Generation and Coking Potentials. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany (ISBN 978-3-8443-8241-9). Available at
http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Geochemistry-Benue-Trough-Coals/dp/3844382410
55. Aliyu Jauro, Brian Horsfield, Heinz Wilkes and Muhammad B. Abubakar
(2014). Hydrocarbon Generating Potentials of Benue Trough Coals. In: Gupta Bhowon, M.; Jhaumeer-Laulloo, S.; Li Kam Wah, H.; Ramasami, P. (Eds.).
Chemistry: The Key to our Sustainable Future. Springer, Heidelberg. (ISBN
978-97-007-7388-2) pp 75-91. Available at
http://www.springer.com/environment/sustainable+development/book/978-94-
007-7388-2?detailsPage=chapter
e) CONFERENCES ATTENDED/PAPERS PRESENTED
1. Akpabio, I. O. and Jauro, A. (2003). Effect of Mixed Flame Retardants on the
Combustion of W2food Cellulose. Annual Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (1999). 22nd International Annual Conference of the Chemical Society of
Nigeria. 22nd – 27th September, Jos.
2. Iyun. O. R. A. and Jauro, A. (2003). Kinetics and Mechanism of the Reduction of 3, 7-Bis (dimethylamino phenathionium) Chloride (Methylene blue) by Metabisulphate Ion in Aqueous Hydrochloric Acid Medium. 26th International Annual Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria. 22nd – 26th Sept., Makurdi.
3. Jauro, A., M. O. Agho, O. J. Abayeh, B. Horsfield and H. Wilkes (2007).
Distribution of n-Alkanes in Some Nigerian Coal Samples. 30th Annual
International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 22nd
– 27th September,
2007, Abuja.
4. Jauro, A., M. O. Agho, O. J. Abayeh, B. Horsfield and H. Wilkes (2007). Effect of Maturity on the Distributions of Phenanthrenes in Lafia-Obi and Kumo Coals.
30th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 22nd-27th September, 2007, Abuja.
5. Danbature W. L., Jauro, A, and Magaji, B. (2010). Production of Biodiesel from Baobab Seed Oil. 33rd Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 20th-24th September, 2010, Abeokuta, Ogun State
6. Nasirudeen M. B., Akpabio I. O. and Jauro A. (2010). Quality of Some Nigerian Coals as a Blending Stock in Metallurgical Coke Production. 33rd Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 20th-24th September, 2010, Abeokuta, Ogun State
7. World Energy Council Executive Assembly (2011). 20th
-24th November, 2011.
Oran, Algeria
8. A. Jauro, B. Horsfield, H. Wilkes and M. B. Abubakar (2012). Hydrocarbon
Generating Potentials of Benue Trough Coals. International Conference on Pure
and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC). 2-6
th July, 2012, Mauritius
9. First International Conference on Renewable Energy, Solar Africa (2012). 12th – 15th December, 2012, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State
10. 35th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 19th – 25th
September September 2012, Owerri, Imo State
11. Jauro, A. and Livingstone, U. (2013). Production and biodegradability of
biodiesel from Mangifere indica kernel oil. 36th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 16th -20th September September 2013, Minna,
Niger State
12. Jauro, A. and Abubakar Muhammad Bello (2013). Pyrolysis-GC Analysis of Some Coals from Benue Trough, Nigeria. 14th international Conference on Coal Science & Technology (ICCS&T). 29th September-3rd October, 2013, State
College, PA, USA ( http://www.iccst.info/content/ICCST%20Program-FINAL-
UPDATED-OPT.pdf)
13. German Academic Exchange, Nigeria Alumni Conference (2013). 7th-9th December, 2013, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
14. 37th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 7th – 12th
September, 2014, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
15. A. I. Hassan, A. Jauro, B. I. Mustapha and M. Umar (2015). Co-solvent extraction of neem seed oil into biodiesel. 38th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 6th – 11th September, 2015, Abuja, FCT
16. 39th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 18th – 23rd September, 2016, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
17. 40th Annual International Conference, Workshop, Exhibition and General Meeting of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 17th – 22nd September, 2017, Kaduna,
Nigeria
18. 2nd International Conference on Lead Poisoning associated with Artisal Gold Mining in Nigeria, with special focus on prevention. 26-27th June, 2018, Abuja,
Nigeria
19. 41st Annual International Conference, Workshop, Exhibition and General Meeting of Chemical Society of Nigeria. 16th – 21st September, 2018, University of
Ibadan, Nigeria
20. Aliyu Jauro, I. Y. Chindo, D. E. A. Boryo and Baraya, K. A. (2018). Formulation and Mechanical Property Investigation on the Green Adhesive Formulated and the Synthetic Adhesive (Topbond) for Domestic and Industrial Utilization. 29th Annual Technical Conference/AGM. 24th
-27th October, 2018, BUK, Kano,
Nigeria
f) WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
1. Workshop on Technical and Vocational Education Curriculum Development.
Organised by UNESCO and NBTE, Kaduna. Held at NBTE Kaduna, November 2005
2. International Workshop on Revitalisation of Coal as a Source of Energy, Organised by the Energy Commission of Nigeria and Enugu State Government.
Held at Nikki Lake View Hotel, Enugu, March, 23-27 March, 2009
3. Workshop on Technical and Vocational Education Curriculum Development.
Organised by UNESCO/NBTE. Held at KADA Hotel Kaduna, May, 2009
4. Workshop on Writing an Award Winning Proposal. Organised by Committee of Deans of Postgraduate Schools in Nigerian Universities. Held at Pan African University, Lekki, Lagos, March 2009
5. National Science & Technology Summit, Organised by the Federal Ministry of Science & Tachnology. Held at Musa Yar’adua International Conference Centre,
Abuja. 2010
6. Introduction to Exploration & Production. Short Course Organised by the 3rd Regional Deep Water Off-Shore West Africa Conference (DOWAC). Bolingo Hotel and Towers, Abuja, November 13-14, 2010
7. Energy Efficiency and Utilization. A Workshop Organised by the Energy
Commission of Nigeria and University of Maiduguri. NUGA Hall, University of Maiduguri, 9th -10th November, 2010
8. Promoting Energy Efficiency Best Practices and Conservation in Nigerian Universities. Valencia Hotel, Abuja, June 13th 2013
9. Multi-Sectoral/Development Partners Forum on Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL). Valencia Hotel, Abuja, June 11th 2013
10. Africa Ireland Economic Forum 2014. Energy Delegation. University College, Dublin, 29th
-30th October 2014
11. 1st National Workshop on Geothermal Exploration in Nigeria, 14th December, 2017, Bauchi, Bauchi State
12. 1st International Workshop on Geothermal Exploration in Nigeria. 30th November-3rd December, 2018, Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi, Bauchi State,
Nigeria
SECTION K: COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. Chairman, Local Organizing Committee, 1st International Workshop on Geothermal Exploration in Nigeria, 30th November-2nd December, 2018
2. Resource Person, Environmental Impact Assessment of NNPC Petroleum Exploration in the Benue Trough, 2016-Date
3. Chairman, Organizing Committee, 1st National Workshop on Geothermal
Exploration in Nigeria, 14th December, 2017
4. Member, National University Commission Ad-hoc Accreditation Panel for Academic Programmes in Nigerian University, 2017-Date
5. External Assessor for Senior Academics Promotion Submissions, Federal
6. Member, Gombe State Government Committee for the establishment of Gombe State University of Science and Technology, 2016
7. Moderator, Interim Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) Marking, ABU Zaria, 2016-Date
8. Chairman, Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit, National Centre for Petroleum Research and Development (NCPRD), ATBU Bauchi, 2014-Date
9. Associate Editor, Jewel Journal of Scientific Research, 2013-Date
10. External Examiner, School of Postgraduate Studies, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria 2013-Date
11. Member Governing Board, PEN Resource Academy, Gombe, 2012-Date
12. Member, Gombe State Government Committee on the establishment of Gombe State Polytechnic, 2012
13. Chairman ATBU Fresh Students Orientation Committee, 2009/2010 Session, 2010/2011 Session
14. Financial Secretary, Chemical Society of Nigeria, Bauchi Chapter, 2007-2010
15. Chairman Technical Committee, 32nd International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Bauchi, 2009
16. Member Board of Trustees, Center for Local Development Initiative (CELDI), Bauchi, 2009-Date
17. Resource Person, NBTE Courses Accreditation Team to Nigerian Polytechnics, 2008-Date
18. Reviewer, Fuel and Energy, Journal of American Chemical Society, 2010-date
19. Reviewer, Nigerian Journal of Technical Education, 2008-Date
20. Reviewer, Journal of African Earth Science, 2010-date
10. Resource Person, Chemdoc Clinic, Bauchi, 2008
As some people were of the view that the true test of a man could only unfurl when he has academically achieved a great milestone, Professor Aliyu Jauro proved himself to be the last man standing, the self-effacing and visionary.
His fertile resumé disposes him to resonant leadership style at whatever level and I believe that is why President Muhammadu Buhari found him worthy to handle the affairs of NESREA.
A friendly professor Jauro always displays a friendly mood all the time and this has sort of shown in the achievements he has recorded so far.
With this calibre of person appointed to handle an organisation like NESREA, I firmly believe that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is set to move to the “Next Level”.
Mr. Nwodo writes from Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
