President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), marking a significant leadership shift at the helm of Nigeria’s climate governance agency.
Majekodunmi, a seasoned climate finance expert and environmental lawyer, succeeds Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer Director-General of the NCCC, who was appointed by President Tinubu in June 2024. Her appointment was formally announced on Thursday through a statement issued by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Majekodunmi brings to the role over 17 years of experience in the fields of renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance. She has collaborated with both global and national institutions to shape strategies and frameworks addressing environmental and economic sustainability.
“She previously served as the NCCC’s Financial Adviser and has played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and international engagements,” Onanuga said.
President Tinubu expressed his appreciation to Madueke for her foundational contributions and commitment to the Council’s objectives. Her tenure laid the groundwork for ongoing reforms and programs aimed at advancing Nigeria’s environmental and climate resilience efforts.
The presidential statement further emphasized that Majekodunmi’s appointment signals a renewed commitment by the Tinubu administration to integrate climate action into the broader framework of sustainable development.
“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,” Onanuga concluded.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS OMOTENIOYE MAJEKODUNMI AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CLIMATE CHANGE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC).
She succeeds Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer head of the Council, appointed by the President in June 2024.
Mrs. Majekodunmi, a climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with over 17 years of experience, has worked extensively with global and national institutions on renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance.
She previously served as the NCCC’s Financial Adviser and has played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and international engagements.
The President thanks the outgoing Director-General, Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, for her dedicated service and strong foundation for the Council’s continued growth.
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.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy )
July 31, 2025
What You Should Know
Omotenioye Majekodunmi’s elevation to Director-General of the NCCC represents a strategic move in strengthening Nigeria’s climate change response.
Her deep expertise in climate finance and policy positions her to lead the council in advancing innovative environmental reforms and unlocking new economic opportunities tied to green development.
As Nigeria works toward fulfilling its global climate commitments, Majekodunmi’s leadership is expected to boost efforts in carbon market participation, climate-smart infrastructure, and international climate cooperation.
Her appointment also reflects the Tinubu administration’s broader agenda of integrating environmental sustainability into economic planning and national development strategy.
