A’aron John is a global leader in public sector innovation and urban resilience, with a decade of experience. Renowned for spearheading sustainable urban planning and resilience initiatives, he established Kaduna’s first Office of Resilience, significantly mitigating flood risks for 250,000 residents. A’aron’s expertise encompasses strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management. He has led groundbreaking projects like the Kaduna River dredging and advocated for green building codes, enhancing environmental sustainability.
His tenure as Chief Resilience Officer at the Kaduna Office of Resilience involved developing resilient urban strategies and managing the Kaduna Green City Regeneration Project.
He is the Founder and Executive Director of The African Narrative on Climate Change (Centre for Climate Action, Innovation and Engagement) where he champions global climate advocacy, fostering Africa-focused climate actions.
He holds an MBA specializing in Global Business and Corporate Sustainability from Nexford University. His work has earned recognition from the Resilient Cities Network and commendations for urban sustainability efforts.