NCCC DG: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is No Longer Tomorrow's Technology

 By Genesis Ogiri

Abuja, July 20, 2026 – The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Omotenioye Majekodunmi, has declared that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is no longer a technology of tomorrow but a strategic driver of economic growth, investment and environmental sustainability. Speaking at the High-Level Meeting on the Implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Nigeria in Abuja, she said countries that embrace the transition early will emerge as leaders in the global green aviation economy.

Dr. Majekodunmi said the future of aviation is no longer defined solely by connectivity and expansion but by sustainability, resilience and competitiveness. According to her, Sustainable Aviation Fuel is rapidly becoming the currency of a decarbonised aviation sector, presenting Nigeria with an opportunity to strengthen energy security, create jobs, attract investment and diversify its economy.

She noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda provides a strong foundation for developing Nigeria's Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry, as the administration's economic reforms prioritise industrialisation, investment and sustainable development. She said the implementation of SAF aligns naturally with these national objectives while advancing Nigeria's climate commitments.

The NCCC Director-General explained that the Climate Change Act 2021 established the National Council on Climate Change as Nigeria's apex institution for climate governance and the country's Designated National Authority for carbon markets. She said this places the Council at the centre of developing the governance and investment framework required for the implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

According to her, the Council is establishing Nigeria's carbon market architecture through transparent registries, methodologies and approval systems that will ensure Nigerian carbon credits satisfy international standards. She stressed that carbon markets can only succeed where there is trust, insisting that every carbon credit must be genuine, measurable, verifiable, additional and environmentally credible.

Dr. Majekodunmi identified governance, environmental integrity, prevention of double counting and inter-agency coordination as critical pillars for successful Sustainable Aviation Fuel implementation. She added that the Council is working closely with relevant institutions to ensure Nigeria's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement are protected while creating confidence for international investors.

She disclosed that through the ACT-SAF Programme and the Joint Technical Working Groups, Nigeria is identifying sustainable feedstocks from agricultural residues and waste streams, mobilising climate finance and supporting investments in bio-refineries. According to her, these initiatives will create new opportunities for farmers, strengthen rural economies and accelerate Nigeria's clean energy transition.

Dr. Majekodunmi said Nigeria's ambition should extend beyond consuming Sustainable Aviation Fuel to producing, certifying, financing and exporting it across Africa and beyond. She maintained that the country possesses the natural resources, entrepreneurial capacity and market size required to become West Africa's hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and high-integrity carbon markets.

She further stated that the vision of the National Council on Climate Change is to see aircraft departing Nigeria increasingly powered by fuel produced and financed within the country, creating employment opportunities, boosting local industries and positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global aviation decarbonisation agenda.

She reaffirmed the Council's commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),
the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and other stakeholders to ensure Nigeria not only participates in the global transition to sustainable aviation but also helps shape its future. She urged all stakeholders to work together in building credible institutions that will transform Sustainable Aviation Fuel into a catalyst for long-term economic growth and environmental stewardship.

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