Who We Are
Our Story
Ecorem Tech was founded on the belief that biotechnology can lead the charge against climate change and environmental degradation. The company began through series of brainstorming sessions between researchers, academics, environmental professionals, and consultants who had worked extensively on real-world ecosystem challenges—from massive offshore oil spill to carbon capture and sequestration. Driven by a shared mission, Ecorem Tech is building scalable, nature-aligned solutions that merge the best of science and sustainability.
Founder's Message
“I grew up in a region defined by both natural richness and environmental neglect. The Niger Delta—my home—is a place where communities face the daily realities of pollution, oil spills, and degraded ecosystems. That experience shaped not just my worldview, but my mission.
I founded Ecorem Tech because I believe biotechnology has the power to reverse environmental damage and build a circular economy rooted in nature’s own processes. After nearly a decade and half of working across the UK and West Africa—managing contaminated sites, treating algal blooms with bacteria-based products, designing novel and sustainable solutions, and advising on environmental policy—I knew it was time to create something bigger than any single project.
At Ecorem Tech, we’re building scalable, science-driven solutions that don’t just treat symptoms—they restore ecosystems. From lakes clogged with algal blooms to characterization of petroleum hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms, our goal is to offer clean, nature-based alternatives that are effective, affordable, and safe for people and the planet.
This is more than a business for me. It’s a commitment—to my community, to future generations, and to the belief that environmental justice and technological innovation can, and must, go hand in hand.
Thank you for supporting this journey.”
Dr. Anthony Futughe
Our Sustainability charter & core Values
The principles that guide everything we do at Ecorem Tech
“At Ecorem Tech, our sustainability commitments are also our core values. They guide every decision, every partnership, and every product we create.”
1. Environmental Integrity
We are committed to developing products and technologies that regenerate ecosystems, reverse pollution, and restore the balance between human activity and the natural world.
We will:
- Develop and deploy bio-based, non-toxic, and biodegradable products
- Pursue circular design principles across packaging, manufacturing, and reuse
- Contribute directly to climate mitigation, soil and water regeneration, and biodiversity net gain
- Minimise our ecological footprint at every stage of product lifecycle
- Continuously assess and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions
2. Social Responsibility & Inclusive Innovation
We recognise that sustainability must be inclusive. Environmental solutions must serve — and be shaped by — the communities most affected by ecological degradation.
We will:
- Prioritise equity and access in the development and distribution of our solutions
- Engage with stakeholders through co-design, consultation, and knowledge exchange
- Foster inclusive partnerships with smallholders, local authorities, and underserved regions
- Invest in local capacity building, youth innovation, and environmental literacy
- Ensure fair labour, safety, and dignity across our value chain
3. Ethical Governance & Transparency
We are accountable to our mission, stakeholders, and future generations. We strive to maintain the highest standards of ethics, oversight, and decision-making integrity.
We will:
- Uphold good governance through an experienced, independent, and diverse board
- Align with global sustainability frameworks (UN SDGs, ISO 14001, GRI, SBTi, etc.)
- Disclose our impact transparently through annual ESG performance reports
- Uphold data protection, anti-corruption, and open procurement standards
- Monitor, evaluate, and improve based on stakeholder feedback and scientific evidence
4. Innovation for Impact
We see biotechnology as a force for regeneration, not exploitation. Our approach to innovation is grounded in systems thinking, evidence, and long-term impact.
We will:
- Focus R&D on scalable, field-tested, and context-appropriate solutions
- Advance innovation pipelines that address real-world environmental challenges
- Design with adaptability to diverse ecosystems and climates
- Collaborate with universities, policy-makers, and local entrepreneurs
- Integrate ESG metrics into product development and pilot performance
Our Pledge
Ecorem Tech pledges to uphold this Sustainability Charter across all areas of our work — from laboratory research to field deployment, from partnerships to procurement, and from funding decisions to future growth.
We invite our team, partners, investors, and the communities we serve to hold us accountable, work with us, and grow a greener, fairer world together.
Our multidisciplinary team brings together decades of experience in microbiology, environmental science, engineering, and climate entrepreneurship. Operating from our state-of-the-art laboratory at Sci-Tech Daresbury, the team is committed to delivering practical, field-tested innovations that restore environmental balance while creating socioeconomic value.
Learn More
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Team Ecorem Tech
Dr. Anthony Futughe, CEnv, MIEnvSc, MRSB, FIMC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ecorem Tech
Dr. Anthony Esimajemite Futughe is an accomplished environmental scientist, innovator, and Chartered Environmentalist with over a decade of cross-continental experience spanning Nigeria and the United Kingdom. As the visionary founder and CEO of Ecorem Tech, he leads the company’s operations, early-stage product innovation, and strategic direction—driving the development of eco-biotechnologies that target urgent environmental and public health challenges in underserved communities.
A multi-award-winning academic and practitioner, Dr. Futughe holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Middlesex University London, where his doctoral research pioneered a novel, integrated approach to the sustainable remediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated land, combining soil solarization, phytoremediation, and biosurfactant enhancement was jointly funded by the UK/EU Studentship Award and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He holds two Master’s degrees with distinction in Environmental Pollution Control and Environmental/Public Health Microbiology, as well as a B.Sc. and Diploma in Microbiology from the University of Benin, Nigeria.
Dr. Futughe’s expertise spans bioremediation, environmental microbiology, contaminated sites assessment, and nature-based pollution control technologies. He has delivered strategic environmental consultancy to the UK government at local level, a global engineering firm Ove Arup & Partners Ltd., and a biotech start-up Thrive (formerly Advanced Bacterial Sciences Ltd.). In these roles, he has led high-impact projects—including the design and execution of microbial bioremediation field trials—achieving over 70% reduction in environmental liabilities and advancing the practical application of biotechnology in the built environment.
Before founding Ecorem Tech, he was a lead consultant in a landmark compensation case following the Shell/SNEPCo Bonga oil spill, representing impacted Niger Delta communities before Nigeria’s National Assembly and various environmental agencies. His advocacy led to the mobilization of emergency aid and helped lay the groundwork for his mission to champion community-focused, nature-based solutions.
Dr. Futughe is also a published researcher and speaker, with notable presentations to the Nigerian Navy, IES Webinar, Green Dragon's Den Sustainable Solutions, Shaping Futures in Policies for Sustainability, environmental regulators, and academic audiences. He is a member of several professional bodies including the Institution of Environmental Science (IES), Society for the Environment, Royal Society of Biology (RSB), and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC).
”My vision for Ecorem Tech is simple but urgent: to transform environmental challenges into scalable, science-driven opportunities that serve both people and the planet.” – Dr. Futughe
Dr. Revelation Samuel, MIChemE, MNSChE
Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), Ecorem Tech
Dr. Revelation Jacob Samuel is a pioneering chemical engineer and climate technology specialist with deep expertise in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), process systems engineering, and pipeline safety innovation. As Ecorem Tech’s Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), he leads the company’s R&D agenda across all early-stage eco-biotechnology platforms—translating breakthrough science into scalable solutions for environmental remediation and climate resilience.
Dr. Samuel graduated as the best engineering student from Niger Delta University in 2009. He went on to earn the prestigious Shell Postgraduate Scholarship to study M.Sc. Chemical Process Engineering at University College London (UCL), followed by a fully funded PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2019 supported by the Nigerian Government.
Dr. Samuel’s research has made significant contributions to the UK’s CCS commercialisation strategy, particularly through the optimisation of CO₂ compression and transport in pipeline infrastructure. He played a key role in the UKCCSRC project on safe CO₂ injection in depleted gas reservoirs and was awarded the Early Career Researcher Poster Prize in 2017. His innovations have directly informed national policy and industrial practice in CCS deployment. He currently leads climate innovation at Ecorem Tech, where he develops field-ready technologies to tackle industrial emissions and global warming.
An Associate Member of IChemE and the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Dr. Samuel has authored peer-reviewed publications, mentored postgraduate researchers, and earned the AFHEA recognition for higher education teaching during his doctoral studies at UCL. He is also a passionate advocate for STEM education equity, actively mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds to access top universities in the UK.
“At Ecorem Tech, I’m driven by a belief that science must not only innovate, but transform lives—especially where the environmental need is greatest.” – Dr. Samuel
Dr. Khadijah Isimekhai
Executive Director, Science & Research Programme, Ecorem Tech
Dr. Khadijah Ateda Isimekhai is a leading environmental toxicologist, research strategist, and academic leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of pollution science, ecosystem health, and sustainability. As Ecorem Tech's Executive Director of Science & Research Programmes, she is responsible for shaping the company’s scientific agenda, directing interdisciplinary research initiatives, and advancing breakthrough innovations across environmental contaminants, carbon systems, and circular economy solutions.
Her academic journey began with a degree in Biochemistry in 2005, which evolved into a growing interest in environmental health and pollution dynamics. Equipped with postgraduate training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Risk Management, Dr. Isimekhai integrates modern analytical tools with strategic science leadership.
She earned her PhD in Environmental Toxicology and Risk Management from Middlesex University London in 2017, where her pioneering research on electronic waste (e-waste) initiated a long-standing toxicological research stream within the university.
At Ecorem Tech, Dr. Isimekhai directs collaborative research programmes that combine laboratory precision with field applicability—ensuring that every scientific breakthrough is rooted in both real-world impact and climate resilience. She plays a key role in shaping Ecorem Tech's product innovation roadmap and represents the company in high-level academic and policy-facing engagements.
Dr. Isimekhai has authored and co-authored over 10 peer-reviewed publications, multiple conference papers, and a book chapter. She holds academic appointments at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, and serves as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Abuja, where she continues to build capacity and mentor emerging environmental scientists.
“As Executive Director of Science and Research Programmes, my mission is to ensure our innovations are not only scientifically sound, but also socially relevant, ecologically restorative, and globally scalable.”– Dr. Isimekhai
Dr. Obed Amabogha
Executive Director of Environmental Science & Strategic Programmes, Ecorem Tech
Dr. Obed Nadari Amabogha is a senior environmental scientist, ecotoxicologist, and strategic consultant with over 13 years of experience spanning environmental management, regulatory compliance, and consultancy. As Executive Director of Environmental Science & Strategic Programmes at Ecorem Tech, he leads the development and delivery of high-impact environmental consultancy services tailored to clients in the public, private, and development sectors.
Dr. Amabogha holds a PhD in Ecotoxicology from Middlesex University London, where his doctoral research pioneered an integrated model for sustainable remediation of contaminated land and water—combining phytoremediation, bioenergy valorisation, and decision-support tools. This interdisciplinary framework continues to underpin Ecorem Tech's consulting methodology in delivering nature-based, data-driven remediation solutions.
At Ecorem Tech, he oversees a diverse consultancy portfolio that includes leading environmental impact assessments (EIA) and risk-based land remediation strategies, coordinating Phase I–III contaminated site investigations and regulatory reporting, managing carbon accounting and Scope 1–3 emissions audits for local authorities and SMEs, designing decision-support frameworks for sustainable land and water management, and spearheading stakeholder engagement and project design for donor-funded environmental programmes.
Dr. Amabogha co-developed Ecorem Tech’s flagship Remediation Decision-Support Matrix, used in designing sustainable interventions for soil and water pollution across Africa and the UK. He regularly advises clients on integrating circular economy principles and climate resilience targets into remediation and ESG strategies.
Previously, as a Forest Officer with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment, he led natural resource management and carbon offset planning projects, contributing to policy shifts in forest governance and conservation. He also brings academic leadership as a lecturer in environmental science across UK universities, mentoring postgraduate researchers in sustainable innovation, pollution control, and environmental policy.
His strategic consultancy and scientific leadership continue to shape Ecorem Tech’s mission to deliver credible, science-backed, and context-appropriate environmental solutions to global challenges.
“At Ecorem Tech, consultancy is not just advisory—it’s transformative. We build tools, evidence, and partnerships that help clients act with clarity and impact.” – Dr. Amabogha
Dr. Nosa Obayagbona, MNES, MNFS
Executive Director, Environmental Microbiology & Bio-Product Innovation, Ecorem Tech
Dr. Nosa Omoregbe Obayagbona is a distinguished environmental microbiologist, academic, and product innovation leader with over a decade of experience advancing microbial solutions for pollution control, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development. As Ecorem Tech’s Executive Director of Environmental Microbiology & Bio-Product Innovation, he oversees the company’s microbial R&D strategy and leads the development of high-impact, nature-based technologies that address emerging global contaminants.
Dr. Obayagbona holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Management from the Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria (2023) where his research focused on the phenotypic and metabolic characterization of petroleum hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms. He previously earned an M.Sc. in Environmental and Public Health Microbiology (2012), a B.Sc. in Microbiology (2007), and a Diploma in Applied Microbiology (2004), all from the University of Benin, Nigeria.
His areas of expertise include:
- Isolation and application of hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria and fungi for environmental remediation
- Design and testing of microbial-based bioremediation products
- Capacity building in laboratory-based environmental microbiology
- Pollution risk assessment and ecological microbiota monitoring
Dr. Obayagbona has served as a consultant to several environmental firms and played a pivotal role alongside Dr. Futughe in a multi-billion naira consultancy project supporting oil spill compensation claims across the Niger Delta. His field experience and scientific expertise have made him a critical bridge between research laboratories and real-world remediation projects.
He has co-managed a TETFund Institution-Based Research Grant, published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, contributed to 4 book chapters, and accumulated over 240 citations with an h-index of 9. His academic contributions span more than seven years, including lecturing and supervising at the University of Benin.
At Ecorem Tech, Dr. Obayagbona leads the advancement of bio-innovation pipelines such as EcoGuard, EcoPurge and EcoHydro-Break, aligning laboratory research with scalable field application in Africa and beyond.
“As Executive Director, I am driven to ensure that our microbial innovations lead not only in scientific excellence, but in delivering measurable environmental and societal impact.”– Dr. Obayagbona
Dr. Solomon Popoola
Director of Environmental Compliance & ESG Strategy, Ecorem Tech
Dr. Solomon Olatunde Popoola is a strategic environmental leader with over a decade of experience delivering science-based solutions in carbon management, environmental compliance, and sustainable remediation. As Director of Environmental Compliance & ESG Strategy at Ecorem Tech, he leads advisory services focused on regulatory alignment, place-based decarbonisation, ESG reporting, circular economy integration, and nature-based innovation.
Solomon brings a multidisciplinary background spanning public sector policy, academic research, and private-sector consultancy. He has supported local authorities, higher education institutions, and industry clients in addressing Scope 1–3 emissions, conducting environmental impact assessments, and delivering resilient infrastructure planning. His work combines environmental science with policy strategy to help clients unlock climate finance, achieve compliance, and execute effective net-zero pathways.
Prior to joining Ecorem Tech, Dr. Popoola held senior roles at Westminster City Council, Tunley Environmental, and Middlesex University, where he earned his PhD in Ecotoxicology. His expertise includes ISO 27001 governance frameworks, NIST compliance, digital reporting systems, and public sector engagement. He has authored white papers, conference presentations, and a peer-reviewed publication, and is highly skilled in data analysis, stakeholder communication, and policy translation.
Dr. Popoola is an active member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. At Ecorem Tech, he plays a key role in ensuring the firm’s consultancy services align with evolving regulatory expectations, ESG performance targets, and community-driven sustainability outcomes.
“As Director of Environmental Strategy & Consulting at Ecorem Tech, I am committed to translating science into actionable policy, and turning evidence-based insights into real-world environmental transformation.” – Dr. Popoola
Mr. George Uwah
Director of Information Security & Digital Risk Management, Ecorem Tech
Mr. George Owen Uwah is a highly certified cybersecurity and governance expert with over a decade of experience in information security management, compliance auditing, and digital risk strategy. As Ecorem Tech's Director of Information Security & Digital Risk Management, he oversees the design and implementation of secure, compliant digital infrastructures that support the company’s expanding portfolio of biotechnology innovation and environmental consulting services.
George holds a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science and an M.Sc. in Enterprise and Database Administration from the University of Greenwich, London. He is a certified ISO 27001 Lead Implementer and Auditor, with additional credentials in NIST CSF, COBIT 5, Cyber Essentials+, OneTrust GRC, and incident management frameworks. His expertise spans both UK and international data protection and risk management standards, including GDPR, FCA/PRA, and NYDFS.
At Ecorem Tech, George leads:
- The development and execution of the company’s digital governance framework (including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR);
- Risk and compliance support for biotech field deployments, environmental data platforms, and cross-border innovation partnerships;
- Advisory services for clients integrating cybersecurity into climate resilience, circular economy, and sustainability-aligned technology systems;
- Internal training and capacity building on digital best practices, data security, and threat awareness.
George’s appointment ensures that Ecorem Tech’s mission-driven work is underpinned by digital integrity, regulatory excellence, and resilient system design.
“At Ecorem Tech, we don't just innovate for sustainability—we secure it. My role is to ensure that our digital and information systems are as trustworthy as the science we deliver.” – Mr. Uwah