President Bola Tinubu has appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), replacing Dr Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer head of the agency who was appointed in June 2024.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the appointment on Thursday, stating that Majekodunmi is a climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with over 17 years of experience. She has worked extensively with both global and national institutions on renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance.
Majekodunmi previously served as the Financial Adviser to the NCCC, where she played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and international engagements.
President Tinubu expressed gratitude to Dr Madueke for her committed service and for laying a solid foundation for the Council’s development.
According to Onanuga, the appointment reflects the Tinubu administration’s ongoing commitment to addressing climate change as a vital environmental challenge and an opportunity for sustainable economic growth, national security, and inclusive development.