Nigerian-born occupational health expert, Omolara Oluseun Juba, is making waves, merging academic excellence, research, and hands-on caregiving to drive impactful change.
Juba, who is also a safety specialist, is redefining aged care through her work in policy, research, and community advocacy, leaving a lasting imprint on the global healthcare sector.
Born with a passion for service and excellence, Omolara Oluseun Juba began her academic journey at Ekiti State University, Nigeria, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance.
Her path to becoming a recognised authority in health and safety began in Qatar, where she cultivated a deep sense of responsibility toward the vulnerable. This drive led her to Cardiff Metropolitan University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. However, her quest for knowledge did not stop there.
Armed with over 20 certifications covering Dementia Awareness, Mental Health, Autism Understanding, Infection Control, and First Aid, she has positioned herself as a multidisciplinary force in elderly care. Her professional journey spans continents—from Qatar, where she served as a Health and Safety Advisor, to the United Kingdom, where she currently works in the Healthcare sector.
Her role is more than a job; it’s a calling. Whether advising on workplace safety or providing direct care to aged adults, Juba’s work is deeply personal, rooted in the belief that every elderly person deserves dignity, security, and high-quality care.
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Juba’s impact extends beyond the bedside into the realm of research and academia. In 2022, her groundbreaking study on “Evaluating the Impact of Public Policy on the Adoption and Effectiveness of Community-Based Care for Aged Adults” gained significant traction and was cited by many scholars in her field. The following year, her comparative analysis of “The Influence of Family Involvement on the Quality of Care for Aged Adults” earned numerous numbers of citations, proving the practical relevance of her work.
Her recent contributions in 2024 include peer-reviewed articles and co-authoring a book chapter, further solidifying her thought leadership in the field. For Juba, research is not just about publications—it is about influencing real-world policies that improve elderly care systems globally.
Beyond academia, Juba is an advocate for grassroots change.
She founded the Adult-Prime Safety Health and Wellbeing Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting aged adults and caregivers. Although still awaiting formal registration with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission, the foundation has already made a tangible impact, providing health-monitoring devices to 30 elderly individuals and training five caregivers in best practices for safety and elderly care.
“Our mission is to ensure that no aged adult is left behind, regardless of bureaucratic processes,” Juba states. “Every life we touch and every caregiver we equip brings us closer to a world where dignity and safety in care are universal.”
Her philanthropic efforts underscore her deep commitment to bridging gaps in elderly care, particularly in resource-limited settings. Through training programs and awareness campaigns, she is empowering caregivers with the skills needed to provide quality care while ensuring the elderly live healthier, more dignified lives.
Despite her global footprint, Juba remains deeply connected to her Nigerian roots. Her experiences in Qatar and the UK have reinforced the urgent need for improved elderly care systems in Africa. As she continues to build partnerships and expand her foundation’s reach across the globe, her goal is clear: to transform aged care in Nigeria and beyond.
Omolara Oluseun Juba is more than an occupational health expert—she is a visionary, a researcher, an occupational safety and health professional and an advocate for change. Whether through research, frontline caregiving, or philanthropy, her work is shaping the future of elderly care, proving that compassion, expertise, and relentless drive can indeed make a global impact.