Tinubu Appoints Omotenioye Majekodunmi as New DG of Climate Change Council

By Iyojo Ameh

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), replacing Dr. Nkiruka Madueke.

Majekodunmi, a seasoned environmental lawyer and climate finance expert, brings over 17 years of professional experience to the role.

She previously served as the Council’s Financial Adviser and is widely recognized for her expertise in environmental policy and sustainable development strategies.

Her appointment underscores President Tinubu’s continued commitment to climate action as a central pillar of Nigeria’s sustainable economic growth, national security, and inclusive development agenda.

The President thanked outgoing DG Dr. Madueke for her dedicated service and for laying a strong foundation for the Council’s growth since her historic appointment as its first Director-General in June 2024.

Established under the Climate Change Act of 2021, the National Council on Climate Change is tasked with coordinating Nigeria’s climate policies, managing the national carbon budget, enforcing climate strategies, and mobilizing green financing for development projects.

As the new head of the Council, Majekodunmi is expected to build on existing frameworks to drive Nigeria’s transition to a greener, climate-resilient economy. Her leadership is anticipated to strengthen institutional coordination and enhance the country’s efforts in meeting its international climate commitments.