Dare Babalola
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Nigeria’s leading environmental NGO, announced the appointment of Kunle Olawoyin as Director of Communications, Policy and Advocacy, effective March 2, 2026.
Kunle, who previously headed NCF’s Media and Public Affairs Unit from 2009 to 2015, will spearhead the organization’s communication, policy and advocacy efforts, driving its 2025-2030 strategic objectives.
In this role, he will collaborate with diverse teams to amplify NCF’s public presence, shape environmental policy outcomes, and inform national and continental discourse on climate change, biodiversity conservation, and environmental pollution.
Kunle is a highly experienced communications and advocacy professional with a proven track record of orchestrating strategic campaigns and shaping policy and advocacy initiatives at both national and international levels.
A trained journalist, he began his career as a junior reporter with Rhythm 93.7 FM, subsequently gaining practical experience in reporting, editing, and news production through his work with National Interest Newspapers and National Mirror Newspapers.
Immediately before his current appointment, he served as Media and Communications Officer at Oxfam GB and Oxfam International. He subsequently joined Save the Children International, where he held several key positions, including Media and Communications Manager for Nigeria, Regional Media and Communications Manager for West and Central Africa, and most recently, Media Manager at the organization’s Global Media Unit.
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.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Joseph Onoja, Director General of NCF said, “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.”
