The Member Representing Ukwa West and Ukwa East Federal Constituency and the Chairman,House of Representatives Committee on Climate Change,Hon.Chief Chris Nkwonta has congratulated an Abia-born Lawyer and Environmental Expert,Dr.Nkeiruka Maduekwe on her appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council On Climate Change (NCCC) by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E.Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Dr.Maduekwe’s appointment is in accordance with President Tinubu’s avowed commitment
in actualizing Nigeria’s green industrial vision, boost investor confidence, and unlock sustainable economic value through various climate finance instruments..

Hon.Nkwonta notes that her appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of (NCCC)is a testament of her capabilities and expertise and stems from the confidence and trust reposed in her by the President.

Hon.Nkwonta is optimistic that Dr.Maduekwe would bring in her wealth of experience to serve with diligence,resolute commitment and distinction towards actualizing the Nigeria green industrial vision.

Dr.Nkeiruka Maduekwe who hails from Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State,holds a Bachelor of Law degree; a Master’s degree in Environmental Law & Policy from the University of Dundee (UK), and a Doctorate degree in Law from the University of Hull (UK) with over fifteen (15) years of international experience in climate policy and project implementation..

She is to serve as the Co-Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Committee on National Carbon Market.. Activation Plan (NCMAP).

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