Tinubu sacks Madueke, DG, Nigeria Climate Change Council, appoints replacement

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Nkiruka Madueke from her position as the Director General of the Nigeria Climate Change Council (NCCC), a role to which she was appointed in June 2024.

The president has appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi, a climate finance expert, as the new leader of the council.

This was disclosed in a statement issued Wednesday by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC),” Mr Onanuga said.

According to the statement, the president praised Ms Madueke’s tenure, noting her foundational role in establishing the council. It said Mrs Majekodunmi brings over 17 years of experience in global and national institutions focused on renewable energy, carbon markets, and climate governance.

Prior to this appointment, she served as the Council’s Financial Adviser, where she contributed to shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and international engagements.

The new appointment, according to Mr Onanuga, underscores the Tinubu administration’s continued commitment to addressing climate change as a national priority for economic growth, security, and social inclusion.