Disaster resilience
How households and communities absorb, adapt to and recover from flood disasters, and how community-based organisations reduce risk.
Lagos · Ile-Ife · IbadanUrban planner · Urban resilience specialist
David Mobolaji, PhD
Ph.D. (OAU) · MNITP · RTP · Utrecht and Turin summer school fellow
Lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-IfeChief Consultant, Segdam Planning Services · MNITP, RTP
I am an urban planner with research and professional experience, and a particular interest in urban resilience, infrastructure planning and sustainability studies. I offer a strong combination of research ability and technical aptitude, with a passion for innovative solutions that respond to the challenges of the built environment.
As an early-career researcher, I have published more than 20 articles in reputable local and international outlets. These articles recommend workable frameworks and policy responses for sustainable infrastructure planning, urban resilience and environmental management. I am also a consultant to a number of private clients on the preparation of development plans.
Research
Areas of research
Infrastructure deficit
Household coping strategies where water, sanitation, power and roads fall short, and infrastructure delivery in public housing.
Ogbomoso · Ile-Ife · Ilesa · LagosEnvironmental quality and health
Sanitation and environmental health practices, and how residents experience the quality of homes, schools and health centres.
Makoko · Osogbo · Ibadan · Ado-EkitiPlanning regulation
Public and developer awareness of physical planning regulations, enforcement practice, and the capacity of public-sector planners.
Osun State · Ile-Ife · IwoPublications
Recent work
- 2026Community Disaster Resilience in NigeriaMobolaji, D. O.Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 17(4), 145–155Journal articleDOI
- 2026Environmental Quality of Social Service Centres: Reflection from the Core Area of Ibadan, NigeriaMobolaji, D., Oyelere, P. & Daramola, O.Farabi Journal of Social Sciences, 12(3), 49–59Journal articleDOI
- 2026Residents’ Environmental Health Awareness in a Traditional City: Lessons from Osogbo, NigeriaIbitoye, I. T., Daramola, O. & Mobolaji, D. O.African Journal of Housing and Sustainable Development, 8(1), 145–153Journal articleArticle
- 2026Climate Change and Health in the Ota City RegionIdowu, K., Ayoola, A. & Mobolaji, D.In T. Agbola & F. Odekunle (Eds.), The Dynamics of Climate Change in Ota City Region (pp. 42–62). Centre for Climate Change, Bells University, Ota.Book chapter
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What colleagues say
He was endeared to me based on his excellent academic performance and passion for professional achievements. He was exposed to professional practice in and administration of urban planning, and the experience he acquired has made him outstanding among his peers.
He constantly displayed leadership and team management skills, gave quality effort, and had excellent communication and time management skills. Any employer or team would be lucky to have David on board.