Sir Uwem Jonah Useh is a multifaceted professional with expertise in environmental resources management, climate change mitigation, and music. Born in Ikot Umo Essien Village, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, he has over 20 years of experience working in government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

Career Highlights:

• Assistant Director and former Head of Climate Change Mitigation, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria
• Senior Technical Assistant (Policy & Strategic Planning) to the Federal Capital Territory Administration
• Nigeria's National Focal Point on West Africa Coastal Area Management Program (WACA)
• Coordinated development and implementation of Multi-sectoral Resilience Plan for coastal communities in Nigeria

Awards and Recognition:

• Best creative and innovative writer in the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria (2016)
• Knight of Charles Wesley, KCW by the Conference of Methodist Church Nigeria (2018)

Music and Academics:

• Director of Music at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Kubwa, Abuja
• Composed several gospel anthems and hymns
• Published six academic papers and five textbooks, including a hymnal
• Currently researching the impacts of mangrove forest depletion on climate change in the Niger Delta region

Sir Uwem is married to Lady Mercy, Ph.D., and they have three children.