Section 11: Principal officers of the Council.

(1) The Council shall appoint-
(a) six Zonal Coordinators from the six geo-political zones of Nigeria;
(b) State Directors for each state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and
(c) such other persons, as may be required to pursue the objectives of this Act.
(2) A Zonal Coordinator or State Director appointed under this section shall-
(a) be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Minister responsible for Environment;
(b) hold a degree in any Environmental related field;
(c) have at least five years cognate experience in climate change policy design and implementation;
(d) hold office for a term of four years, without any option of renewal; and
(e) resign from office by giving a one-month notice, addressed to the Council.
(3) The Council shall, without notice, terminate the appointment of a Zonal Coordinator or State Director, in the event of-
(a) failure to discharge the duties prescribed by the Council or the provisions of this Act; or
(b) on other grounds specified under Section 6 (l) (b)-(d) of this Act.
(4) Where a vacancy occurs under subsections (2) (d) or (3) or in the event of death, the Council shall, in respect of filling the office of-
(a) a Zonal Coordinator, appoint a qualified person from the same state as the deceased, to complete the remainder of the term; or
(b) a State Director, appoint a qualified person from the same senatorial district as the deceased, to complete the remainder of the term.
(5) The Council shall ensure that in respect of appointment made under section 11(1) of this Act-
(a) each state of a geographical zone shall produce a Zonal Coordinator, and
(b) each senatorial district shall produce a State Director, on rotational basis.