Press Release: NCF Engages Adedamola Ogunsesan, a Sustainability and Geo-Informatics Specialist, as Director of Technical Programmes.
For Immediate Release:
Lagos, Nigeria
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Adedamola Abideen Ogunsesan as the new Director of Technical Programmes, effective January 1, 2025. In this role, he will lead NCF’s strategic conservation initiatives, driving impactful projects that align with the organization’s mission to preserve Nigeria’s natural heritage and biodiversity.
Mr. Ogunsesan brings a wealth of experience in environmental management, conservation strategy, and technical programme implementation. His leadership will be instrumental in advancing NCF’s key conservation pillars, including the Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) Programme, species protection, climate change mitigation, and habitat restoration.
Mr. Adedamola Ogunsesan has been with the foundation since 2011. Thus, giving him a good working knowledge of the organization and its project activities across the country over the years. Prior to his appointment, he was the Technical Manager at Finima Nature Park where he oversaw daily operations, stakeholder relations, and biodiversity conservation efforts. From 2018 to 2022, he served as Project Manager at Lekki Conservation Centre, where he advanced eco-tourism, environmental education, and community engagement initiatives.
Mr. Ogunsesan is a seasoned sustainability and geo-informatics specialist with over 17 years of extensive experience managing diverse projects in biodiversity conservation, wetland management, environmental impact assessment, and climate change adaptation. Beyond his proficiency in strategic planning and project coordination, his skillsets extend to capacity building, health, safety, and environment (HSE) practices, and alternative livelihood development.
He holds a Master of Science in Geography from the University of Lagos and a Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Ibadan. He has also obtained certification in sustainability from the Rotman School of Management – University of Toronto, and certifications in environmental impact assessment and spatial decision support tools from the University of Twente.
Mr. Ogunsesan’s appointment as Director of Technical Programmes underscores his commitment to advancing the mission of the NCF through innovative strategies, collaborative partnerships, and sustainable practices. He is jovial, easy-going, and has a bubbly personality. His leadership is set to drive impactful conservation outcomes across Nigeria.
About the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is Nigeria’s premier environmental non-governmental organization dedicated to nature conservation and sustainable development. The Foundation was founded in 1980 by the late Chief S.L Edu and registered as a Charitable Trust in 1982. The Foundation is the Birdlife International Partner in Nigeria, an Associate of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and a Member of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Other notable international partners are the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and Wetlands International. NCF also maintains strong collaboration with governments at all levels, corporate organisations, communities, and individuals in the country. For more information, visit www.ncfnigeria.org.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Name: Olusomi Oduguwa
Position: Media & Communications Manager, Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Email: olusomi.oduguwa@ncfnigeria.org
Phone: +234 805 561 1253
