The Director-General of Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano, has handed over the office to Dr Joseph Onoja, Director, Technical programme, NCF, as a new D-G of the foundation.
In a statement, the Chairman, National Executive Council of the NCF, Mr Ede Dafinone in Abuja on Thursday, said Aminu-Kano would be leaving the foundation in mid August 2022.
Dafinone said that Aminu-Kano had served the foundation for four years, adding that he had achieved in addressing numerous programmes in environmental sector.
“Some of the achievement includes restructuring of the secretariat’s operations and fund raising strategy as well as the formulation of an ambitious Strategic Action Plan for NCF.
“Others are revamping NCF’s working relationship with local, regional and international partners and has developed a strong bond with the Federal Government and several stakeholders.
“Also, the implementation of several National-based projects for the benefit of Nature and People,” he said.
Dafinone said that the NCF boss had supported partners and secretariat staff to scope out and design projects as well as writing funding bids and reports.
According to him, Aminu-Kano has assisted immensely in the management of various projects and support in enhancing international negotiations and policies.
“Most importantly, Aminu-Kano created good working relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari, Ministers of Environment, Birdlife International organisation and other environmental stakeholders,” he said.
