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Bamidele Olajide is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Political Studies and International Relations, at North West University, South Africa. He is also a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a doctorate in International Relations from North West University, South Africa. His areas of research interests include Environmental and Energy Politics, Aspects of the Environment as Political Theory, International Relations, Films and Politics and Comparative Politics. Dr Olajide has published articles and chapters in accredited journals, edited books and volumes and conference proceedings. He has also attended and presented papers at local and international conferences and research fairs.

Loveth Walker is a student in the Department of Political Science, University of Lagos. She is a climate advocate and leader working on projects at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and environmental advocacy. Partnering with NGOs, she has led initiatives promoting innovation and raising awareness of environmental solutions aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. A Political Science graduate from the University of Lagos, Loveth is committed to empowering youth in sustainable development and climate action. Her work focuses on advancing climate resilience and fostering equitable, climate-conscious practices for a more sustainable future.

Victor Ojakorotu is a scholar of International relations and an astute professor at North West University, South Africa. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. A First Class Honours graduate (BSc) from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in International Relations and an MSc. Degree in the same school. He has actively worked at various capacities as an academic of repute in the last 28 years, specifically, he worked for Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, and Monash University, Johannesburg. Currently, he holds a position as Deputy Director, School of Government Studies, North West University, Mafikeng – South Africa and recently appointed as an Honorary Professor at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) South Africa. His research interests span across several areas which are not limited to peace and conflict issues, social movements, environmentalism, peace advocacy and inter-ethnic harmony in local communities in Africa.

Olajide, Bamidele, Loveth Walker and Victor Ojakorotu. “Investigating the Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Green Energy Innovations and Sustainable Practice in Lagos State, Nigeria,” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 5, no.16 (2024): 3193-3210. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.202451640