About OSSAP-CFSE
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance & Stakeholder Engagement (OSSAP-CFSE), National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) was created by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on 6th June 2024 to strengthen the implementation of the Climate Change Act 2021 and plays a critical role in mobilizing climate finance, coordinating multi-sectoral stakeholders, and ensuring Nigeria meets its climate commitments in alignment with national policies, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), and international climate finance mechanisms. The office handles all matters relating to climate finance and stakeholder/donor engagement within the NCCC.
The President approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi Shelleng as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance & Stakeholder Engagement. Mr. Shelleng is a distinguished financial services expert with extensive experience in business development, strategic relationship management, risk analysis, and project finance. With a career spanning investment appraisal, ESG advisory, and portfolio management, Ibrahim has played a pivotal role in strengthening financial ecosystems. His leadership experience extends across asset management, banking, and financial services, contributing to innovative financing solutions and sustainable economic development. Ibrahim is a Chartered Stockbroker (ACSI, CISI UK) and holds an MBA.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision: To position Nigeria as a regional leader in climate finance mobilisation.
Mission: To develop and implement sustainable climate finance strategies, strengthen institutional capacities, and foster partnerships that accelerate Nigeria’s climate resilience, green economic transition, and long-term economic competitiveness.
Our Strategic Objectives
Mobilize Climate Finance
Facilitate access to both domestic and international climate finance.
Develop Carbon Market
Development of Nigeria’s Carbon Market framework and provide guidance for project developers.
Support the NCCC
Provide analytic and technical support to the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) on climate finance related matters.
Coordinate Stakeholders
Foster partnerships across government agencies, private sector players, development institutions, and local communities.
International Advocacy
Engage with international climate finance mechanisms to secure funding, foster global partnerships and develop innovate financing mechanisms.
Public-Private Partnerships
Create a pipeline of bankable climate finance projects in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, climate adaptation, and green urban development.
