Dr. Constance Omawumi Kola-Lawal is a respected Nigerian environmental management expert, sustainability strategist, educator, and author, with over two decades of professional experience spanning environmental consulting, ESG leadership, and advocacy for environmental awareness and safety education. Her work sits at the intersection of sustainability, public health, corporate governance, and youth empowerment, making her one of Africa’s foremost voices in the drive toward inclusive and responsible development.

Dr. Kola-Lawal holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Pharmacology from the University of Lagos, and a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology (with Distinction) from the prestigious Imperial College London. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Management from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, where her doctoral research focused on identifying key factors affecting the successful implementation of environmental management systems in African contexts. Her academic journey reflects a rare blend of science, environmental policy, and practical implementation—providing her with deep interdisciplinary insight into sustainability in Africa.

Professionally, Dr. Kola-Lawal has led ESG and environmental risk management across both corporate and development sectors. She has served as Head of ESG at two leading West African private equity firms, where she designed and oversaw ESG due diligence, impact strategies, and monitoring frameworks for large-scale infrastructure and industrial investments. She also spent over a decade as the founder and principal consultant of a boutique HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) consulting firm in Nigeria, supporting companies in achieving compliance, implementing management systems, and building organizational capacity for sustainable operations.

In 2020, she was appointed a Group Non-Executive Director at IBIS Consulting, now a part of SLR Consulting, where she continues to provide high-level strategic guidance on ESG integration and climate resilience across various industries. Her leadership in this space reflects her ability to bridge the gap between corporate interests and sustainable development imperatives.

Beyond her professional engagements, Dr. Kola-Lawal is an acclaimed children’s author and educator, committed to nurturing environmental and cultural awareness in Nigeria’s next generation. Through her series of illustrated children’s books—including We Learn about Preserving the Environment, We Learn about Road Safety, and My Nigeria – People, Places and Culture—she has created accessible, engaging resources that foster early appreciation for environmental stewardship and national identity among young readers. Her publications are used in schools and learning programs across Nigeria and are recognized as a powerful tool for early environmental education.

She is also a seasoned facilitator and speaker, leading training and capacity-building sessions on Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), ESG performance improvement, sustainability governance, and impact measurement. Her thought leadership has influenced policy discussions, industry practices, and academic dialogues on the role of environment and safety in Africa’s economic transformation.

Dr. Kola-Lawal is known for her deep personal commitment to excellence, ethics, and empowerment. Whether advising investment firms, mentoring young professionals, or crafting children’s literature, she brings a values-driven, inclusive approach to all that she does.

Today, Dr. Constance Omawumi Kola-Lawal continues to shape Africa’s sustainability landscape—not only as an expert and consultant, but as a builder of futures, a mentor to the next generation, and a champion of environmental justice, safety, and education.