President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director‑General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), effective immediately.
She succeeds Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, who served as the pioneer DG since June 2024. A climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with over 17 years of experience in renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance.
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Prior to her appointment, she served as the Council’s Financial Adviser, instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies, advising on international negotiations under the UNFCCC, and designing frameworks to mobilize global climate finance.
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Founder & CEO of Ecoxchange, and previously consulted for Lagos Waste Management Authority on waste‑to‑energy and Clean Development Mechanism projects.
The appointment, announced via the Offical X (formerly Twitter) account of the Presidency and confirmed in a statement by Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga, highlights the Tinubu administration’s emphasis on climate action as a pillar of sustainable economic growth, national security, and social inclusion.
The NCCC was introduced under the Climate Change Act of 2021, and officially inaugurated in September 2022. It reports directly to the President and serves as the coordinating body for Nigeria’s climate initiatives, including policy execution, climate finance, carbon markets, and the Climate Change Fund .
Majekodunmi’s leadership comes at a critical moment as Nigeria presses to:
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Implement its National Climate Change Action Plan
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Manage five-year carbon budgets and track annual targets
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Mobilize international climate finance
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Support low‑carbon development strategies, in line with Nigeria’s commitments to COP frameworks and net-zero emissions goals
Her role will be pivotal in translating environmental policy into actionable programs and leveraging global partnerships for climate resilience and green growth.
Beyond her technical credentials, Majekodunmi’s rise underscores a gender-diverse leadership in a high-stakes national institution — a significant evolution from her predecessor, whose appointment was more interim in nature
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