By Abiola Olawale
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted a 25-man Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions, in a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration’s climate and green economic initiatives.
The presidential committee is chaired by the President himself while his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, will serve as Secretary/Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action.
The newly established Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all policies and programs related to climate action and green economic development.
This was contained in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations.
The committee’s objectives include: streamlining coordination efforts, fostering a comprehensive approach to climate action programs across government agencies, establishing an efficient governance structure, and ensuring alignment with the President’s vision outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The committee comprises notable figures from various sectors, including government officials, CEOs of institutions, and representatives from key ministries.
The 25-member Presidential Committee on Climate Action and Green Economic Solutions consists of the following;
President Bola Tinubu – Chairman
Balarabe Abbas Lawal (Minister of Environment) – Vice-Chairman
Ajuri-Obari Ngelale (Special Adviser) – Secretary/Special Presidential Envoy
Lazarus Angbazo (CEO, InfraCorp) – Member
Salisu Dahiru (CEO, NC) – Member
Michael Ohiani (CEO, ICRC) – Member
Aisha Rimi (CEO, NIPC) – Member
Aminu Umar-Sadiq (CEO, NSIA) – Member
Yusuf Maina-Bukar (CEO, NAGGW) – Member
Abdullahi Mustapha (CEO, ECN) – Member
Abba Abubakar Aliyu (CEO, REA) – Member
Uzoma Nwagba (CEO, CrediCorp) – Member
Khalil Halilu (CEO, NASENI) – Member
Fatima Shinkafi (CEO, SMDF) – Member
Bala Bello (Deputy Governor, CBN) – Member
Lolade Abiola (UN SE4ALL) – Member
Teni Majekodunmi (NC Adviser) – Member
Representative, Federal Ministry of FCT – Member
Representative, Federal Ministry of Finance – Member
Representative, Federal Ministry of Power – Member
Representative, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment – Member
Representative, Federal Ministry of Water Resources – Member
Representative, Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security – Member
Representative, Federal Inland Revenue Service – Member
Representative, Nigeria Customs Service – Member
