Abu is an Environmental Consultant at INTEGEMS with focus on Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Resettlement Action Plan, Biodiversity, Water, Noise, and Air Quality Monitoring, Data Analysis, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Compliance and Auditing.
As an experienced Environmental and Public Health professional, he is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and improving community health outcomes. He holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Debrecen (Hungary) and a Bachelor of Science with honours in Environmental Management and Quality Control from Njala University (Sierra Leone). His Work experience spans across Researcher at the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre where he developed research ethics protocols, performed scoping and desk reviews on climate-resilient adaptation in informal urban settlements, and facilitated community discussions to capture residents' perspectives and needs. His ability to integrate qualitative findings with quantitative data analysis enabled a holistic understanding of complex urban environmental challenges.
Abu has also served as an Environmental Safety and WASH Officer at the Freetown WASH and Aquatic Environment Revamping Project and Research Officer at Montrose International. He possesses strong data analysis skills and is proficient in using R, Epi-Info, Power BI, SPSS, and Excel. He is adept at managing and analysing complex datasets, performing statistical analyses, creating dynamic dashboards and visualizations, and generating actionable insights to support evidence-based decision-making in environmental and public health initiatives.
He possesses advanced proficiency in utilizing geospatial tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS Pro for geotechnical mapping and spatial analysis. His expertise includes creating detailed maps, performing geospatial data visualization, conducting terrain analysis, and integrating various datasets to support environmental assessments, and decision-making processes.
Abu has earned several specialised certifications that enhance his technical expertise and interdisciplinary approach. These include certificates in Climate Change and Health (Word Bank Group), Urban Flood Risk Management (Word Bank Group), Inequality analysis using R (WHO), and Public Health Engineering (Coursera).