Yemi Obafemi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC).
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Mrs. Majekodunmi succeeds Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer Director-General of the Council, who was appointed in June 2024.
A seasoned climate finance expert and environmental lawyer, Majekodunmi brings over 17 years of experience working with global and national institutions in areas such as renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance.
Prior to her appointment, she served as the Council’s Financial Adviser, where she played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s climate policy and international climate engagements.
According to the statement, her appointment underscores the Tinubu administration’s continued commitment to addressing climate change.
“Majekodunmi’s appointment reaffirms the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling climate change as both an environmental necessity and a driver of sustainable economic growth, national security, and social inclusion,” the statement reads.
