President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, July 31, 2025, appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC).
She replaces Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, who served as the pioneer Director-General from June 2024.
Teni Majekodunmi is a highly regarded climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with over 17 years of experience. Her career spans international and domestic work in renewable energy, carbon markets, and sustainable development.
Before her appointment, she served as the Financial Adviser to the NCCC, where she played a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s climate finance strategies, supporting international negotiations, and developing mechanisms for accessing global climate funds.
She is also the founder and CEO of Ecoxchange, a consultancy firm known for its work on sustainability initiatives, including waste-to-energy solutions and advisory roles on carbon credit projects.
As Director-General, Majekodunmi is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Climate Change Act and coordinating national climate policy across all sectors. Her appointment aligns with the federal government’s commitment to leveraging climate action as a tool for economic growth, national security, and social inclusion.
She is expected to focus on mobilising international climate finance, strengthening carbon market readiness, and advancing policy that supports Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The President, according to State House officials, thanks the outgoing Director-General for her dedicated service and 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,” they added.