How bio-enzyme innovation by Efe Jessa is reshaping infrastructure sustainability

Nigerian civil engineer, Efe Jessa, is revolutionizing civil engineering with his bio-enzyme soil stabilization technique, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional cement and lime methods.

With Nigeria’s expanding infrastructure needs, his innovation is gaining widespread recognition.

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Unstable soil has long plagued roads and buildings, leading to costly repairs and failures. Conventional stabilization methods contribute significantly to carbon emissions and are often ineffective in tropical climates.

Jessa’s bio-enzyme approach strengthens soil at a microscopic level, improving durability, reducing costs by up to 40%, and cutting carbon emissions by over 70%.

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His work has earned accolades, including an Award of Excellence from the Delta State Government.

Experts and industry leaders praised the research of Efe Jessa for its real-world impact, with construction firms integrating his methods to enhance road durability and affordability.

Efe Jessa continues to refine bio-enzyme formulations, aiming for broader adoption in rural and urban projects. His pioneering work is shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure, proving that innovation can drive both economic and environmental progress.