Management Structure
Department of Climate Change (DCC) of the Federal Ministry of Environment is the National Focal Point for the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement. The Department works in tandem with the Inter-ministerial Committee on Climate Change (ICCC).
Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako
Honourable Minister of State
Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako
Honourable Minister of State
Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Salako
_Born on 9th August 1967 in Ayetoro, YEWA North local government of Ogun State is a Public Health Physician, health activist, politician, public analyst, community mobilizer, writer and radio presenter. He holds an MBBS degree from the University of Lagos and Master in Public Health from the Lagos State University. He is a certified colposcopist and sonologist. He is currently on the last lap of a PhD programme in Public Health specializing in Health Policy and Management.He has worked in many institutions including the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Onicha General Hospital, Ebonyi State, St’ Raphel Hospital, Lagos, Mucas Hospital, Lagos and the Lagos State Health Service Commission where he rose to the position of Senior Medical Officer before exiting the organization to pursue other vision.Due to his community activities and impactful youth mobilization efforts, in 2007 Salako was appointed a commissioner in Ogun State without being a member of any political party. He went on to serve in 3 strategic Ministries of Agriculture, Housing and Health. In these Ministries, he was able to introduce some innovations which promoted public health and the general welfare of the people for which he was recognized severally by organizations and bodies like The Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, Lions International (District 404), Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, Property and Environmental Writers Association of Nigeria, Lagos Housing Fair, Nigeria Union of Journalist, National Association of Resident Doctors (LUTH Branch) and the Yewa Traditional Council, just to mention a few. He was a Gubernatorial Aspirant in Ogun State in 2010. In 2020, he was appointed as the Chairman, Ogun Hospitals Management Board and was adjudged the best government parastatal Chairman in the State in 2021 by Gateway News Magazine.Dr. Salako was a student leader and served in several capacities including the President, Association of Medical Students University of Lagos, Vice President, Federation of Africa Medical Students Association and Parliamentarian/Caucus leader, University of Lagos Student Union. He is a member, Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria and the Nigeria Medical Association. He served as the publicity secretary of the Lagos State branch of the NMA in 1993/1994.While serving the nation in the NYSC programme in 1994/1995, he emerged as one of the top 10 youth corps members in Old Abia State and was also awarded the Golden Handshake Award of President Jimmy Carter of the United State for his efforts at eradicating Guinea Worm in Onicha local government area of old Abia State (Now Ebonyi).He has been involved in many voluntary activities and currently serve as a member of the Advisory Board of Quality Management Development Institute, Lagos, Member Afisu Olabimtan Foundation, Ilaro, Secretary, Board of Trustees of HOW Foundation, Abeokuta and Secretary, Board of Trustees of Ayetoro Central Initiative for Development. He is the initiator and pioneer President of Majo Noble Club of Ayetoro (MANCA), one the most prestigious social club in his town of origin, Ayetoro. He is also the pioneer chairman of Abeokuta Grammar School Old Boys Association (AGSOBA) class of 85. He sits on the board of some profit-making organizations and is currently the Chairman of Klasik Healthtech and Pharma Nigeria Ltd and Remade Pharmacy and Health Stores.He is a well-travelled man and has attended conferences/delivered papers in many professional fora here in Nigeria and in other countries of the world including Accra, Ghana, London, UK, New-Delhi, India and Ottawa, Canada. Dr Salako is married to Risquat Oluremi, a Public Health Microbiologist and the union is blessed with 3 children.
Alh. Ibrahim Yusufu Idris, FCA
Permanent Secretary
Alh. Ibrahim Yusufu Idris, FCA
Permanent Secretary
Alh. Ibrahim Yusufu Idris, FCA
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Born in Katsina on 12th October, 1963 into the family of late Major Mohammed Dodo Saulawa. He clinched the prize of the best academic student at graduation in Government Secondary School Fadan Kaje, Kaduna State where he obtained his West African School Certificate in 1980. He studied BSc Accounting in Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria and graduated with Second Class Division degree in 1985.He passed the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in 1991 and is presently a Fellow of the Institute. He completed his Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) in the Year 2000 from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He became an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN) in 2016.His working career spans both the private and public sectors. In the private sector he has worked for over 14 years after graduation in the hospitality industry, manufacturing, investment and also engaged in consultancy with the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund. He joined the Public Service in 2000 as Chief Accountant and was the first millennium Accountant in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to be posted to head the Federal Pay Office (FPO) Kano from 2002 to 2006 which had the largest volume of transactions. He worked closely and directly with three (3) Accountant-Generals of the Federation in the Special Duties Unit of the OAGF Headquarters from 2006 to 2014 where he provided support to them in the discharge of Treasury functions. He was the Editor of the Treasury Journal for over three years. He headed the Unit in OAGF that handled special payments running into a Trillion Naira for over 8 (eight) years without any blemish. These included payments to pensioners of 8 Pension Departments computed by an Inter-Ministerial Committee headed by the National Pension Commission, Payment of Monetisation Arrears to staff of Parastatals funded by the Treasury, payment to ex-NITEL/M-TEL Staff, ex- Nigeria Airways Staff and ex-Staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). He got a letter of commendation from the Head of Service in 2010 on the efficiency and integrity with which the payments were handled. He represented OAGF on the Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee that established the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) that handles the defined benefit pension scheme in 2012. He was promoted to the rank of Director with effect from 1st January, 2014.He was the Pioneer Director of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) Department after it was upgraded from a Division, in OAGF Headquarters from 2014 to 2016 where he brought more efficiency in its operations and helped the Federal Government to save billions of Naira in personnel cost. He was mandated several times to act as Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, whenever the Permanent Secretary was not in Office, when he was posted to Federal Ministry of Science and Technology where he served as Director Finance and Accounts from 2016 to 2019. Until his appointment as Permanent Secretary by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on 18th June, 2021, he was with the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning (Planning Arm) as Director of Finance and Accounts. Since his deployment to Treasury House Headquarters in 2006, he has formed, trained and maintained to date a team of dedicated, competent, loyal and highly motivated staff that he has led to deliver high quality public service.He has attended several courses within and outside the country on Finance, Procurement, Administration and Financial Management Reforms. He is married to and ably supported by Hajia (Mrs) Binta Ibrahim, a BSc Sociology 1987 graduate from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and blessed with (6) children; two who are professionally qualified Accountants as Associate members of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); two who are Pharmacists and two are Students in the University. Three (3) of the graduates among them are contributing to national development by providing their professional skills to fill the manpower needs of the country. His hobbies include reading, travelling and athletics. He is very active in community development activities.
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Iniobong Abiola-Awe Ph.D
Director, Dept of Climate Change
Iniobong Abiola-Awe Ph.D
Director, Dept of Climate Change
Mrs Iniobong Abiola-Awe holds a Ph.D in Environmental Sciences (Climate Change Policy) in addition to her first and second Degrees in Zoology. With a job history of over 20 years in the field of Environment, her work experience spans through government, private sector, NGO, and International organization. Besides her core academic trainings, she has earned the following attainments among others-Fellow, Global Network of Leaders in Environment and Sustainable Development (LEAD)
Alumnus of the prestigious United States International Visitors Leadership (IVLP) Program on Exploring Environmental Issues having been nominated as a result of her excellent career performance in the field of environment,
Awardee, Korean International Cooperation Agency (KIOCA) on Waste Management Response to Climate Change,
Awardee, Korean Environmental Cooperation (KEco)
Awardee, Green Nigeria Project on Climate Change Advocacy supported by the United States Young African Women Leaders Forum.
Awardee 2013 KIOCA supported Country Project
Prior to her posting to the Department of Climate Change, HQ, Abuja, She worked in the Lagos Zonal Office from the then FEPA to the present Ministry between 1996 – 2009, as a Compliance Monitoring / Enforcement Officer of National & International Environmental Laws & Standards for different sectors in line with the Ministry’s mandate. She also initiated the Desk Office of the Special Climate Change Unit, FMEnv, Lagos Office coordinating climate change activities at various levels within the South West Zone. She has participated in a number of United Nations Forum on Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) meetings in past years. With huge exposure through extensive travels, attending several National, Regional & international programs on climate change & environment issues, representing the Ministry at different levels. Presently an Deputy Director, She heads the GHG Division of the Department of Climate Change.
Dr. Aliyu Musa Yauri
Deputy Director and Head, Education, Awareness & Outreach Division
Dr. Aliyu Musa Yauri
Deputy Director and Head, Education, Awareness & Outreach Division
Dr. Aliyu Musa Yauri has a Bachelor of Science-degree in Health Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a National Certificate of Education from the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He is a Climate Change Strategic Communicator trained by the World Bank and Japan government (JICA). He was also trained by UNITAR on Climate Change Diplomacy and Health in Nairobi, Kenya. And has undergone a course of study on Post-Disaster Damage, Loss and Needs Assessment organized by GFDRR. He also specialized in GHG Schemes addressing Climate Change-How ISO Standards Help held in Stockholm, Sweden and once served as Nigerian Adviser to the 18th session of the United Nations on Sustainable Development New york, USA among others. Alhaji Yauri is an Environmental Scientist and an Assistant Director, Heading the Division of Education, Training and Awareness in the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment headquarters Abuja, Nigeria
Mrs Victoria Gyang Pwol
Deputy Director and Head, Green House Gas Inventory Division
Mrs Victoria Gyang Pwol
Deputy Director and Head, Green House Gas Inventory Division
Mrs Victoria Pwol has a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the prestigious University of Lagos in 2011, B.Sc Education(Chemistry) and Diploma in Science Education from the University of Maiduguri in 1992 and 1989 respectively. She started her career in Taraba State as a teacher, transferred to Taraba Environmental Protection Agency as Scientific Officer and joined Federal Environmental Protection Agency in 1999 as Environmental Scientist.She worked in Lagos Zonal Office, Department of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, under the Divisions of Chemical and Hazardous Wastes Management. She has attended various trainings, workshops and conferences both at the national and international levels on environment and related issues. She rose to the rank of Deputy Director in 2019 and was posted to the Department of Climate Change. She is currently the Head, Greenhouse Gas Inventory Division.She is married with children. She loves playing scrabble and sewing
Uwem Jonah Useh
Deputy Director and Head Mitigation Division
Uwem Jonah Useh
Deputy Director and Head Mitigation Division
Mr Uwem Jonah Useh, Assistant Director holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, a Master's degree in Environmental Resources Management, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental Resources Management.His professional journey began in 2001 when he started working as a Community Development Officer after completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). During this period, he achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the publication of four textbooks and six scientific journals.Over the years, he has gained valuable experience working in various organizations and State Environmental Protection Agency and the Ecological Fund Office in the Presidency.
Mr. Jonah Dogo Barde
Assistant Director and Head, Vulnerability & Adaptation Division
Mr. Jonah Dogo Barde
Assistant Director and Head, Vulnerability & Adaptation Division
Mr. Jonah Dogo Barde hails from Kulani Balanga LGA Gombe State. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) degree in Geography from the University of Maiduguri (1989), and a Master of Science (M. Sc) degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2002). He had his National Youth Service Corps in the former Bendel State in 1990.
Mr. Jonah D. Barde was employed in the Federal Civil Service in 1993 as Land Development Officer with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA). He worked with NALDA field offices of Bauchi and Gombe States from 1993 to 2000. He was deployed to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in 2000 as Land Resources Officer. In 2005, he was posted to the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing, and Urban Development as Senior Town Planning Officer.
Mr. Jonah D. Barde is a Member of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (MNITP), and a Registered Town Planner (RTP). In 2017, Mr. Barde became an alumnus of the prestigious United States International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP).
Mr. Barde attended Courses and training on environmental issues and particularly on Climate Change in and outside Nigeria; some of which includes: Low Carbon Green Growth Development held in Seoul S/Korea; Climate Change Negotiators Training in Bamako Mali; Climate Change Negotiators Training in Cotonou, Benin; Training on Climate Finance, Abuja, Nigeria. Other countries visited for training are Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Vienna, Austria; Nairobi, Kenya, and Accra, Ghana. He is also knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and social media.
Mr. Barde is an Assistant Director and currently the Head, of the Vulnerability and Adaptation Division, Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment Headquarters, Plot 444 Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama Abuja Nigeria.
He is married with Children. His hobbies include Gardening, Landscaping, Watching Documentaries, Reading, and Travelling.
