The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has appointed Mr Kunle Olawoyin as its new Director of Communications, Policy and Advocacy.
This was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Communications and Corporate Branding, Mr Olusomi Oduguwa, on Monday in Lagos.
Oduguwa said Olawoyin would lead the organizations communications, policy, and advocacy agenda in support of NCF’s 2025–2030 strategy.
According to him, Olawoyin—who previously served as Head of the Media and Public Affairs Unit at NCF from 2009 to 2015—will work with various teams to strengthen the organizations public voice and influence environmental policy outcomes.
He added that Olawoyin would help shape national and continental narratives on climate change, biodiversity conservation, and environmental pollution.
“Olawoyin is a seasoned communications and advocacy professional with extensive experience managing strategic campaigns and influencing policy at national and international levels.
“Before this appointment, he served as Media and Communications Officer at Oxfam GB and Oxfam International,” Oduguwa said.
The Director-General of NCF, Mr Joseph Onoja, expressed confidence in Olawoyin’s ability to excel in his new role.
“I have no doubt about his capacity to deliver on this new challenge because of his depth of experience in communications, advocacy, and campaigns, combined with his prior knowledge of NCF,” Onoja said.
He added that NCF, as a leading organization in environmental conservation in Nigeria, requires committed and highly skilled individuals to increase the visibility of its impact, strengthen public engagement, and enhance policy influence.
