Conservation foundation appoints new director

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has announced the appointment of Adedamola Ogunsesan as the new Director of Technical Programmes, effective January 1, 2025.

In a statement, the Foundation noted that Ogunsesan would lead NCF’s strategic conservation initiatives, driving impactful projects that align with the organisation’s mission to preserve Nigeria’s natural heritage and biodiversity.

It stated, “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 Programme, species protection, climate change mitigation, and habitat restoration.

Ogunsesan has been with the Foundation since 2011. Thus, giving him a good working knowledge of the organisation 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.

The statement read, “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 skill sets 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.”