Mr Adewale Olabamiji

(he/him)

Research

Biodiversity Accounting

Extinction Assurance

Circular Economy

Thesis

Protecting Biodiversity through Accounting and Assurance in the Nigerian Agro Forestry Industry

Funding sources

Cardiff Business School Scholarship 

Biography

I am a PhD researcher at Cardiff University, working under the supervision of Prof. Jill Atkins, Dr Bo Guan, and Dr Simon Norton. My research, which began in October 2024, explores Biodiversity and Extinction Accounting and Assurance, with a focus on corporate transparency and environmental responsibility in the Global South.

My academic journey reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and social impact. I hold an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Derby (Distinction), where I critically examined tax compliance behaviour in response to UK policy reforms. I also earned a Graduate Certificate in Economic Development Finance from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, investigating the intersection of sustainable agriculture, gender inequality, and cultural practices among women farmers in Cameroon. My foundational training includes a First-Class degree in Educational Management and Economics from the University of Ibadan, and a Distinction in Cooperative Economics from the Federal Cooperative College, Nigeria.

Professionally, I have held roles in both the UK and Nigeria, including as Financial Accountant at FirstPort Group Ltd, Assistant Management Accountant at Nottingham Community Housing Association, and Associate Consultant at Sola Kehinde & Co. Chartered Accountants. These experiences have sharpened my practical understanding of governance, accountability, and development finance.

I am passionate about advancing research that bridges ecological and social justice, sustainability, and accountability, particularly within under-represented sectors and regions.

Honours and awards

•       Cardiff Business School (CARBS) Scholarship 2024

•       University of Derby Scholarship 2021

•       BLUM LAB for Developing Economies Scholarship, Jerusalem 2021

Professional memberships

• Member, Associate Chartered Certified Accountant, ACCA (in progress)
• Member, Chartered Institute of Waste Managers, Wale & England
• Chartered Manager, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Nigeria

Speaking engagements

• July 2025 & Beyond: Representing the EEEAGER Group at Cardiff Business School’s A&F Research Away Day. 9 July 2025
• "Beyond Symbolism: Assessing the Degree of Corporate Responsiveness to Biodiversity and Species Conservation Disclosures in Nigeria’s Agroforestry Industry" – Presented at the EEEAGER 2^nd International Conference & Doctoral Colloquium. 17^th _-18^th June 2025
• “Laying a Solid Foundation for Career Prospects” – Orientation Programme for New Intakes, Departments of Business Education and Educational Management, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. 21 May 2025
• “Extinction Assurance in Biodiversity and Extinction Accounting and Reporting (BEAR): Proposing a Model” – Presented at the 46th Accounting and Finance Research Colloquium, Gregynog, Wales. 8 May 2025

Supervisors

Jill Atkins

Professor of Accounting

Bo Guan

Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

Simon Norton

Senior Lecturer in Accounting