President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC).
This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale.
According to him, this was a result of President’s Tinubu’s commitment green industrial development and climate action for the growth and prosperity of the nation.
Dr. Maduekwe, who holds a Bachelor of Law degree and a Master’s degree in Environmental Law & Policy, has over 15 years experience in environmental and climate policy and management.
She was the legal adviser to the NCCC Director-General.
Additionally, the President approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Shelleng, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance & Stakeholder Engagement, Office of the President and Mr. Shelleng as Secretary of the Intergovernmental Committee on National Carbon Market Activation Plan (NCMAP).
Furthermore, President Tinubu approved the appointment of Mr. Olamide Fagbuji, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Technology and Operations, Office of the President.
The President has directed an immediate resumption of appointees, stressing that they apply their numerous expertise and experience in the fields of green industrial development and climate action.
saharandaily