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UNESCO Laureate, Aremu, heads African climate change council

UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Bashiru Aremu, has been appointed Chairman, Board of Trustees and Chief Patron of Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council (UNAccc).

This is contained in a statement on Saturday by Aremu, made available to newsmen by his Executive Assistant on Media, Publicity, and Communication Matters, Comrade Bieni Emenike.

UNAccc is an official partner of the United Nations, and a global CEO-led organisation of more than 200 leading businesses and partners working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.

“We commend Prof. Bashiru Aremu for a well-deserved appointment, while also applauding his role in ensuring the establishment of UNAccc Headquarters for the African continent with 57 Nations.

Aremu’s appointment letter, signed by the Global Founder/President of UNAccc, Prof. Rajat Sharma, read in parts: “Warmest congratulations on your appointment as UNAccc Chairman of the Board for Africa and Head of UNAccc Africa Headquarters.

“This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to your dedication to education, awareness, and sustainable development.

“As you embark on this new journey, we wish you immense success in revolutionising education and the promotion of the sustainable development goals across the African continent.

“Your expertise will undoubtedly inspire positive change and foster a brighter future for Africa.”

Aremu’s appointment letter also indicated that the organisation plans to appoint country chairmen and 57 national council members who will work assiduously to support UNAccc’s mission in Africa.

“Together, we can make a meaningful difference and create a lasting impact.

“Please accept our congratulations on this new beginning as we look forward to witnessing the transformation and welcoming the collaborations that will follow,” he added

Aremu praised Sharma for his moral support toward the realisation of a progressive and developed Africa through the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the provision of global solutions aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change.

Recall that Aremu is the Vice Chancellor, Crown University International.

He is also a professor of Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, and the World Grand President of International Chartered World Learned Society.

He has also held top-ranking positions in global organisations such as World Grand Chancellor, Chartered World Order of the Knights of Justice of Peace.

Dare Akogun

Dare Akogun is a dynamic media innovator, strategic communication professional, and seasoned climate and environmental sustainability journalist with over 10 years of influential contributions to the media industry.

He Currently serving as the Head of Digital Media, Senior News Editor, and a presenter at Sobi FM 101.9, a leading radio station in Ilorin, Nigeria.

Dare is on a mission to leverage his media innovation expertise and project management skills to produce high-quality, accurate, and engaging content, while advocating for reduced fossil fuel consumption, especially coal, to combat effect of global warming.

He has covered comprehensively environmental issues and COP conferences, including COP28 in Dubai last year , COP 27 in Egypt, and the United Nations Least Developed Countries conference in Doha, in 2023.

He is a recipient of fellowship to be part of a 15 team of journalists selected worldwide to cover the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2024.

He has a Master's Degree in Mass Communication, from the University of Lagos, a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the Lagos State University and also a
Certification in Business Administration and Management, from the Babson College, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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