Dr. Salamatu is a conservation biologist, educator, climate action specialist, international development specialist, charity owner, politician, and mother with over 20 years of research and practice experience in academia, the third sector, and consultancy roles for governments and businesses in Africa and the UK. She has conducted pioneering research on vegetation change drivers in West and East Africa, funded by the International Foundation of Science and the Nigerian Government. Through her company, JAVS Environmental Care Ltd. (www.javscare.org), which operates in Nigeria, the UK, and Ghana, Dr. Salamatu consults globally for businesses, governments, institutions, and individuals on conservation and environmental management. Currently, she is focused on uniting biodiversity conservationists in Nigeria to drive sustainable interventions for preserving Nigerian biodiversity. Salamatu mentors climate youth activists across Africa and actively engages in human-wildlife conflict and coexistence efforts in Dadin Kowa and Yankari. She boasts numerous accolades, including the 2023 Ethnic Minority Welsh Women Achievement Award, the 2022 North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Award, and multiple Outstanding Leadership awards.

In her current role, Dr. Salamatu serves as a Councilor for Bangor City Council, where she plays a vital role in local governance. She also holds traditional titles, including Sarauniyan Kargo, Bauchi State, and Zinariyan Dalawaja, Gombe State, Nigeria. Additionally, she is a Freelance Environment and Conservation Consultant, leveraging her expertise in environmental matters, and a Project Management Consultant, where she applies her organizational skills. Dr. Salamatu is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director at the Anthony Nyong Climate Change Centre within the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Jos, Nigeria. Dr. Salamatu hails from Balanga LGA in Gombe State, Nigeria, and began her educational journey in the late 1970s. She completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Jos and earned her PhD in Conservation Biology from Bangor University in the UK. Most recently, Dr. Salamatu was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Bangor University, recognizing her outstanding contributions to conservation and environmental management, both locally and internationally.