Deinsam Dan Ogan Awarded Prestigious PhD Excellence Award for Groundbreaking Research in Improving Health, Safety, and Environmental Implications in Mining by the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, 22nd May 2025.
We are thrilled to announce that Deinsam Dan Ogan has been awarded the prestigious PhD Excellence Award for outstanding research contributions in the field of Health, Safety, and Environment, specifically focusing on small-scale gold mining, where he is pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy Degree. This esteemed recognition highlights D. D. Ogan’s dedication to academic excellence and innovative research.
The PhD Excellence Award is a testament to Ogan’s hard work and commitment to advancing knowledge in the critical area of Health, Safety, and Environment in small-scale gold mining and being a voice of students in the academic community. Their ongoing research aims to identify sustainable solutions to the environmental and health challenges faced by small-scale gold miners, and the preliminary findings have significant implications for the industry.
Through this award, Deinsam has demonstrated exceptional research skills, a deep understanding of the complexities of small-scale gold mining, a passion for creating positive change, with outstanding leadership skills and people centered services that champions co-creation within his research community. Their research work significantly has the potential to improve the lives of countless individuals and communities affected by the industry.
The University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, is proud to pastorially support Deinsam Dan Ogan’s research endeavors and looks forward to the completion of their study. The PhD. Excellence Award is a well-deserved recognition of Deinsam Dan Ogan’s dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to making a meaningful impact in their field.
As D. D. Ogan continues their research, we can expect to see innovative solutions and recommendations that will shape the future of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices in Small-Scale Gold Mining (SSGM). With advancements in the Geological Survey Agency, African Development Bank (AfDB), African Union (AU), African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), as well as the related organizations within the United Nations (UN), this research places the researcher in a strategic position to be of value to the development policies and opportunities in the continent and international mining regions globally.
Their work has the potential to inform policy decisions, drive sustainable development, and contribute to the achievement of global development goals. We congratulate Deinsam Ogan on this achievement and eagerly await the outcomes of their ongoing study.
The University of Wolverhampton’s research community is vibrant and diverse, and Ogan’s achievement is a testament to the institution’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and innovation. We are confident that Deinsam Dan Ogan’s work will have far-reaching implications and contribute significantly to the body of knowledge in their field.
Abdulsalam Omuya Lukeman, editor-in-chief, The Rock Post magazine, writes from Abuja, Nigeria.
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