Salami Olalekan Michael is a teaching assistant in the Department of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure. He is passionate about advocating for improved educational policies and youth participation in environmental conservation. He has served as the President of Environmental Club, Facilitator of Young African Leaders Initiative, Ambassador-Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary, Facilitator of Nigerian Youth SDGs Network. He has attended conferences and published articles in conference proceedings.