Lead Consultant: Geology/Geophysics
PhD (Geology)
+234 (0) 69 332 361, +234 (0) 803 701 6754

audanbatta@eemslimited.com
Born on 22/03/64

Member, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (C-90-1060).
Member, Hydrogeological Society of Nigeria
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EDUCATIONS
B.Sc (Hons) Geology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 1986
M.Sc. (Geology), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. 1992
Ph.D. (Geology), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. 2000
 

Post graduate Courses in Environmental Geology, Remote Sensing and Geochemical Instrumental Analysis, McGill University, Montreal Canada. 1993.

Certificate courses in Computer Techniques/Application, McGill University of   Montreal Canada 1993.

Adamu Umar Danbatta

EXPERIENCE/PROJECTS:
Environmental Geology and Hydrogeologic Investigation

Field Geologic Investigation, Geochemical analysis and Remote Sensing Interpretation

Geological Mapping: Sedimentary/Basement boundary, Bauchi State.

Geological Mapping: Sedimentary rocks of Kano and Jigawa States, Zuru Schist Belt, Kebbi/Niger States; Parts of Sokoto and Chad Sedimentary Basins; Kazaure Schist Belt, Jigawa State, Upper Benue Trough parts of Benue, Nasarawa, Gombe and Bauchi States, Geology of Abuja.

Panel member, Federal Ministry of Environment, Review exercise on the  Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report on the proposed exploitation of Eterieva silica sand deposit at Ozoro, Delta State, 2001.

Panel member, Federal Ministry of Environment, Review exercise on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report on the proposed Ogbelle Onshore Field Development Project, Rivers State, 2002.

Environmental post impact assessment of crude oil spill/pollution site at Km 198 Izom-Sarkin Pawa on 2c production pipeline

PUBLICATIONS
Danbatta, U.A. (1986): Geology and Photogeology of Parts of Dass and Tafawa Balewa Areas. B. Sc. Thesis, A.B.U., Zaria.

Danbatta, U.A. (1991): Geologic Investigations of part of the Zuru Schist Belt of Northwestern Nigeria, M.Sc. Thesis, A.B.U., Zaria.

Danbatta, U.A. (1993): Occurrence and Utilization of Mineral-Based igenous Building Materials in Kano State. In Proc. of Int. Seminar on Nigeria Ind. Materials, Zaria,  27- 29th August.

Danbatta, U.A. (1998): Effectiveness and Application of New Analytical Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry to the study of Geochemical Samples. A paper read at the 3rd National Science and Technology Forum, Organised by C.S.T. Kaduna Polytechnic, 17th-19th, November, 1998, Banquet Hall, Kaduna Polytechnic, pp. 16-19.

Danbatta, U.A. (1999): Geotectonic Evolution of the Kazaure Schist Belt of Northwestern Nigeria, Ph.D. Thesis, A.B.U., Zaria.

Danbatta, U.A. (2000): Blasting and Drilling Techniques: Perspectives on Environmental Impact. Paper at a Workshop on modern Blasting Technology, organized by Kaduna Polytechnic and Hi-Tech Services: Held between 13th-15th November, 2000, at Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.

Danbatta, U.A. (2000b): The role of Physics in National Development: Environmental Issues. At the year 2000 Conference, organized by the Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) held at Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U) Zaria.

Danbatta, U.A. (2000c): Strategies for development planning: New paths to increase soil fertility in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Geographical Association at Department of Geography, A.B.U. Zaria.

Danbatta, U.A. (2000d): Geologic perspectives on Environmental and Socio-economic Impact on Fadama and its Ecosystem. A paper presented on at the 43rd annual Conference of the Nigerian Geographical Association, A.B.U. Zaria

Danbatta, U.A. (2001): Hydrogeological Overview of Groundwater Occurrence in Nigeria. In Proc. of a Workshop on Improved National access to water supply and sanitation programme (INAWSS 2000, PHASE I), Organised by Federal Ministry of Water Resources, 29th November-1st December, 2000, Kaduna.