Osinbajo Becomes NCF President, Commits to Biodiversity Action

Yemi Osinbajo has officially taken over as the President of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), succeeding Chief Philip Asiodu, who stepped down after 25 years of leadership. This appointment was announced during the NCF's 37th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos.

Osinbajo committed to strengthening climate and biodiversity actions, focusing on ecosystem restoration and sustainable development from 2026 to 2030. Hon.

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Adebiyi, the NCF's National Executive Council Chairman, praised Asiodu's transformative leadership, which has significantly impacted the conservation movement in Nigeria. Osinbajo, who served as Vice President from 2015 to 2023, has a strong background in climate leadership, having spearheaded Nigeria's energy transition plan aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.

He acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change and the need for urgent collective action, while also recognizing the foundational work laid by the NCF's founders in biodiversity conservation.