Office of the Director General on Climate Change

🚨Breaking : Osun State has jumped from 30th to 6th in Nigeria’s National Climate Governance Ranking - and is now the 2nd best performing state in the South-West !🥳 🔗sahelstandard.com/news/14/nation… #OsunClimateLeadership #ClimateAction #ImoleRenewables #Sustainability #SPP #NCCC

Prof, your dedication to environmental sustainability, climate action, and renewable energy is truly inspiring. This nomination is a shining recognition of your impactful work! 👏 We wish you continued success and greater heights!

It is a true testament to her outstanding leadership and contributions towards driving circular solutions and building a sustainable future for Africa.

Heartfelt Congratulations to Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe! We are thrilled to celebrate the well-deserved recognition of Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Director General and Special Envoy of the Governor of Osun State on Climate Change and Renewable Energy @therealchinwe

as an Awardee at the 2026 African Circular Business and Environmental Sustainability Conference & Awards! This prestigious event, which also includes a Special Magazine Unveiling, is proudly endorsed by the Ogun State Ministry of Environment.

“We’re not stopping — we’re going for Number One!” — Governor Adeleke Peller later posted: “Thank you so much Governor Ademola Adeleke… Osun, I love you all ❤️”.

He gave special praise to Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Director General & Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, calling her leadership “very formidable” for driving policies, institutions, and green initiatives.

Popular TikToker Peller visited Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Government House, and the energy was unmatched chats, laughs, photos, and even dancing to Davido. Governor Adeleke used the moment to highlight Osun’s massive win on Climate Change:

Proud presence at the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour flag-off in Abuja! Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe. Director-General & Special Envoy Of Osun Governor on Climate Change & Renewable Energy , joining dignitaries to drive nationwide resilience & sustainability.

Breaking News: Country Home Youth Forum Pays Courtesy Visit to Director-General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Pledges Support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Re-election and Imole 2.0 Agenda Osogbo, Osun State – February 26, 2026

As we fast and pray, may we also renew our collective commitment to building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Osun State for present and future generations.We wish you a peaceful, blessed, and rewarding Ramadan.#Ramadan2026

Breaking news: Governor Adeleke Highlights climate Health at Distinguished Lecture of the Federal University of Health Sciences, ILA Orangun. His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Niruden Adeleke was represented by @therealchinwe #Sustainability #Osunclimateleadership

How can we reverse #ContinentalDrying — the alarming loss of freshwater threatening jobs, livelihoods, and ecosystems? Our report presents a sobering picture from decades of satellite data, and a roadmap for urgent action ➡️ wrld.bg/GpgH50XVfNu #WaterUseEfficiency

[INFOGRAPH] 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 

Nigerians must urgently take precautions because the hazy air many are attributing to harmattan is, in reality, 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with serious health implications. Unlike natural seasonal dust, this polluted air often contains fine particulate matter from vehicle emissions, generators, industrial activity, waste burning, and bush fires—particles small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of respiratory infections, asthma attacks, heart disease, stroke, and eye irritation and worsens existing health conditions, particularly for children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with underlying illnesses. Treating this situation casually puts lives at risk. Nigerians should limit outdoor activities during peak pollution hours, wear proper face masks where possible, keep indoor spaces ventilated but protected, stay hydrated, and seek medical attention when experiencing persistent coughing, chest pain, or breathing difficulties. Beyond personal precautions, this moment should also awaken collective responsibility—demanding cleaner energy choices, reduced open burning, better waste management, and stronger air-quality regulations—because clean air is not a luxury; it is a public health necessity. #CleanAirNow #PublicHealth #AirPollution

As we gradually ease into the new year, take a moment to reflect, not just on your goals, but on the mark you leave on the world around you. Every choice, big or small, shapes the planet we call home. What kind of difference do you want to make in 2026? Nature is counting on us just as much as we count on it. Let’s include caring for our environment in our resolutions, because protecting the world around us is a gift we give to ourselves and the generations to come. 📸: #WalkForNature2025 #NCF #Nature #NewYearReflection #SustainableGoals

Tree planting has the power to transform lives and landscapes, but only if it’s done right. These 9 principles highlight what it takes to make tree planting truly effective. Explore them here: 👉 bit.ly/4pARasC #TreesPeoplePlanet

Protecting mangroves is a crucial step to lower planet-warming carbon emissions. These ecosystems store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare in their biomass and soils. More info on the many benefits of mangroves: bit.ly/3KMibE0 #YearInReview

A Recipe for a Healthier Planet! Key recommendations from the @UNEP GEO-7 report for transforming global systems to avert environmental disaster and create a sustainable future. cc @UNEP_Africa #ARecipeForAHealthierPlanet #GEO7Insights #HealthyPlanetFuture #UNEPGEO7

As we celebrate this joyous season of hope & light, let us renew our commitment to a sustainable future. May the spirit of Christmas inspire us to embrace renewable energy, protect our planet & build a greener tomorrow for generations to come. #MerryChristmas #Osun