NCF appoints Kunle Olawoyin as new Director of communications

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Nigeria’s premier environmental non-governmental organization, has appointed Kunle Olawoyin as the new Director of Communications, Policy and Advocacy, effective March 2, 2026.

Mr Olawoyin, who has previously served as Head of the Media and Public Affairs Unit at NCF from 2009 to 2015 will lead NCF’s communication, policy and advocacy agenda in support of the organisation 2025-2030 strategy.

He will work with various teams to strengthen NCF’s public voice, influence environmental policy outcomes, shape national and continental narratives on climate change, biodiversity conservation and environmental pollution.

Kunle is a seasoned communications and advocacy expert with a demonstrated history of managing strategic campaigns, influencing policy and advocacy at national and international levels.

A trained journalist, he started his career as a cub reporter with Rhythm 93.7 FM, before working with National Interest Newspapers, and National Mirror Newspapers where he gained hands-on experience in reporting, editing, and news production.

Prior to this new appointment, he has served as Media and Communications Officer at Oxfam GB and Oxfam International, before joining Save the Children International, where he held key roles including Media and Communications Manager for Nigeria, Regional Media and Communications Manager for West and Central Africa, and most recently, Media Manager at the Global Media Unit of the world leading child rights organisation.

His work has strengthened the visibility and impact of organizations he has served, and his expertise will now be leveraged to position NCF as a credible thought leader and partner in environmental conservation across Nigeria and Africa.

Kunle holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, a master’s degree in communication studies from Lagos State University, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the National Open University of Nigeria, and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

He also holds certificates in Advanced Writing and Reporting from Pan-Atlantic University among other professional certifications.

Olusomi Oduguwa, Head, Communications and Corporate Branding, NCF, in a statement on Monday also quoted Dr. Joseph Onoja, Director General of NCF as saying, “I have no doubt about Kunle’s 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.

NCF as the leader in environmental conservation in Nigeria, is at the stage where we need more committed and high skilled individuals to increase the visibility of our impacts, strengthening our public engagements and policy influencing across boards.

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.