Samuel Oji Iheukwumere

Microbial Bioremediation of Petroleum-contaminated Coastal Soils in Rivers State, Nigeria

Samuel Oji Iheukwumere, Modestus Ohaegbulem, Okoye Chinenye V., Gambo Farida, Bassey Aniekpeno B., Eyibara Oghenehokoke U., Omuluche Collins O., Angela Atata, Okpoji Awajiiroijana U., Obi Justina N. & Monday William T. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Petroleum contamination of coastal soils poses significant environmental concerns due to the persistence and ecological toxicity of petroleum hydrocarbons. This study evaluated the potential of indigenous microorganisms for the bioremediation of petroleum-contaminated coastal soi...