Franklin Magada

Results-driven HSE professional and environmental scientist with a PhD in Disaster Risk Management and Developmental Studies, and over a decade of hands-on experience in health, safety, and environmental compliance across the oil and gas sector, government, and civil society. Proven track record in HSE audits, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, site inspections, and emergency response coordination. Deep expertise in Niger Delta environmental challenges, IOC engagement, and community HSE programmes.

Committed to building a zero-incident culture through robust systems, training, and proactive hazard identification.

Senior Special Assistant – Environmental Protection at Delta State Environmental Protection Agency (DELSEPA) (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Identified environmental and safety challenges across Delta State and presented evidence-based mitigation recommendations to the Governor.
• Led multi-stakeholder consultations with IOCs, community leaders, and government agencies on pollution control, environmental safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Liaised with private sector operators to enforce compliance with environmental protection legislation, producing formal reports on findings and remediation progress.

HSE Consultant at Integrated Aya-K Services Ltd (2016-01 – Present)

• Provide ongoing advisory to management on HSE policy, legal compliance, and safe systems of work across operational sites.
• Conduct routine and unannounced safety inspections, internal audits, and risk assessments; deliver formal reports with corrective action plans.
• Implement and monitor administrative controls, engineering controls, and PPE programmes in compliance with client site rules and applicable regulations.
• Develop and deliver HSE toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions for site personnel.
• Ensure proactive identification and resolution of unsafe conditions before incidents occur.

Executive Director at Niger Delta Eco Monitors (NGO) (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Monitored IOC field operations across the Niger Delta for pollution incidents, environmental violations, and safety compliance failures.
• Coordinated community-operator dialogue to resolve environmental disputes and drive remediation activities.
• Collaborated with regulators and industry stakeholders to strengthen environmental protection policy adherence.

Special Assistant – Niger Delta Committee Affairs at Bayelsa State Government (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Engaged communities and government on HSE and environmental concerns arising from upstream oil and gas activities in the Niger Delta.

Environmental Marshall at Ministry of Environment, Delta State (2012-01 – 2013-12)

• Enforced environmental and public health regulations; conducted community education on waste disposal, hygiene, and pollution prevention.

Group Managing Director at Difix Multi-Resources Company (2013-01 – Present)

• Oversee HSE compliance and operational risk management as part of overall business leadership.

PhD in Disaster Risk Management & Developmental Studies – University of Port Harcourt (2026-12)

Masters in Environmental Management & Toxicology (Spec. in Health Environment Safety & Security) – Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (2021-12)

Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Environment Safety & Security (HESS) – Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (2017-12)

B.Sc. (Edu.) in Biology Education – Delta State University, Abraka (2010-12)

Certificate of Exemption – NYSC (2015-12)

WASSCE – Community Secondary School, Ogbesuware (2005-12)