President Tinubu Appoints Omotenioye Majekodunmi to Lead National Council on Climate Change.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). She takes over from the pioneer head of the Council, Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, who was appointed by the President in June 2024.
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Mrs. Majekodunmi is a highly respected climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with more than 17 years of experience in the field. Her extensive career includes working with various global and national institutions on critical issues such as renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance.
Prior to her new role, Majekodunmi served as the NCCC’s Financial Adviser, where she was instrumental in developing Nigeria’s climate policies and advancing its international climate engagements.
The President expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Director-General, Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, for her dedicated service and for laying a strong foundation for the Council’s future growth.
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This appointment underscores the Tinubu administration’s unwavering commitment to addressing climate change. By appointing an expert with Majekodunmi’s background, the government reaffirms its view of climate action not just as an environmental necessity, but also as a key driver for sustainable economic growth, national security, and social inclusion.
President Tinubu Appoints Omotenioye Majekodunmi to Lead National Council on Climate Change.
