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2025 Cross River State Climate Governance Profile
State Climate Leadership Profile
State: Cross-River
Ministry: Ministry of Environment opposite Cultural Centre Complex Calabar CRS.
Role: Director / Climate Change Desk Officer
Name: Francis Akomaye Okeh
Bio Summary:
Francis Akomaye okeh is a Cross Riverian. He studied Agric.Technology from Cross River State University former(CRUTECH)(HND,1997) and further studied Environmental Education at post Graduate level( PGDEE 2002)and( M:Ed,2014) from famous university of calabar.Mr.Okeh,has taught for several years in sec school system holding to awards of excellence as best teacher with leadership qualities.
He known as formation of schools conservation clubs,young farmers club,in cross River State.He holds a certificate in AFCOTT(spring field Agro Ltd)in training of proper application method of crop protection Agrochemicals in collaboration with CRSG.,MDA’S in 2006. He holds a certificate in( ICT) schools connect by MTN in 2006.Mr.Okeh,has been involved in several research workshops like, FAO, GEF, FoLUR, pILA Project,for cocoa oilpalm cross River and Ondo state.Particicpated in Deforestation policy Cross River by EURD(2025) participated in Urban Solid waste characterisation by Cross River ministry of Environment in partnership with European Union french Government (France.)
He has once been a member of Nigerian Environmental Society (NES),2017-2020,Cross River Chapter.Mr Okeh,has participated in review and revalidation of dCross River State public Health security bill or law in 2025.
2024 Cross River State Climate Governance Profile
2024 Cross River Profiles
| State | Climate Governance Structure | Legislative Oversight | Climate Change Advisory Roles | Local Government Focal Persons | CSO/NGO Engagement | Climate Action Plans or Policies | Emission Reduction Targets | Periodic Climate Conferences | Recent Climate Projects | Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) | Climate Consideration in 2024 Budget | Green Bond Provisions | Online Visibility | Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross River | Yes, the State has an active Climate Change Department under the Ministry of Environment. | Yes, the State House Committee on Environment has climate oversight. | Yes, Office of the Special Adviser on Climate Change exists. | Yes, present in multiple LGAs. | Yes, and partially digitized. | Comprehensive Climate Change Policy and Action Plan available. | Yes, aligned with REDD+ and NDCs. | Yes, including Climate Change Week and stakeholder roundtables. | Forest protection, mangrove restoration, and REDD+ implementation. | Yes, clearly stated allocations. | Yes, under discussion. | Functional site with dedicated climate content and REDD+ documentation. | Yes, institutionalized under REDD+ framework. |
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