National Council on Climate Change

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National Council on Climate Change
Agency overview
Formed2022
TypeClimate Change
Agency executive
  • Nkiruka Maduekwe
Website https://natccc.gov.ng/

The National Council on Climate Change is the national designated authority responsible for combating climate change and its impact in Nigeria. The Council was inaugurated in 2022 by former President Muhammadu Buhari to help formulate policies that will help achieve a green and sustainable economy in Nigeria. The composition of the Council includes The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Chairman, the Vice President as Vice Chairman while the Director General of the Council as Secretary. [1] [2] In 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Salisu Dahiru as the pioneer Director-General of the Council. [3] [4]

Contents

Structure

The structure of the National Council of Climate Change comprised actors from different sectors and Ministries. The membership include:

Other members include the Ministers of Environment; Water Resources; Power; Transportation; Mines and Steel Development; Agriculture and Rural Development; Women Affairs and Social Development; Finance, Budget, and National Planning; as well as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. [5]

Appointment of leadership

On the 9th of June 2024, president Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Nkiruka Maduekwe as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the national council of climate change in Nigeria (NCCC). [6]

Activities of the National Council on Climate Change

As NCCC is related to climate change activities in Nigeria, it has collaborated with other stakeholders and organizations to create a friendly environment for the world we want. On 2nd February 2024, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Action Africa (CAA) for partnership on seeking strategies for climate action in Nigeria. [7] [8] [9] This was signed in their office in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. [10] [11] According to the Director General of NCCC, Dr. Salisu Dahiru "our collaboration with Climate Action Africa is a pivotal step towards building a climate-resilient Nigeria. Through joint efforts, we aim to promptly address vulnerabilities and work towards sustainable solutions for our nation.” [12] This goes to show the commitment to tackling climate change in Nigeria.

deforestation prevention

National Council on Climate Change has moved to prevent global warming and prevent deforestation in kastina state Nigeria,this is to enhance an Eco friendly environment in the state and across Nigeria. [13]

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