President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the pioneer director general of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr Nkiruka Madueke.

Tinubu sacks Nkiruka Madueke, appoints Omotenioye Majekodunmi
As reported by Vanguard, Dr. Madueke, the pioneer head of the Council, was appointed by President Tinubu in June 2024.
Advertisement

To order your copy, send a WhatsApp message to +1 317 665 2180
In a major move, President Bola Tinubu appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new director general of the NCCC.
Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesperson, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, Omotenioye Majekodunmi’s appointment is with immediate effect. Speaking further, Onanuga explained that 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. Tinubu thanked Dr. 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,” the statement added.

