Kogi State

Kogi State

Geopolitical Zone:

North Central

Motto:

"The Confluence State,"

Capital:

Lokoja

Population Estimate:

5.0 million (2023 estimate)

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Rank: 31 | Total Score: 145 / 365 | Performance Category: Average
Trend: ↓ (fell from Rank 20 in 2024 to Rank 31 in 2025)

Overview

Kogi must repair declines by restoring MRV and clarifying institutional mandates. Prioritise a small set of high-impact projects with measurable outcomes to rebuild momentum.

Thematic Performance

  • Administrative Framework & Institutional Arrangements — 55 / 140
  • Climate Policy & Action Plan — 30 / 60
  • Project Implementation & Monitoring — 20 / 55
  • Climate Finance & Budget Allocation — 20 / 60
  • Online Visibility & Climate Communication — 20 / 50

Comparative Highlights

  • Performance weakened across the board; immediate MRV and project prioritisation required.

Key Strengths

  • Presence of some sectoral projects.

Key Gaps / Challenges

  • Weak reporting and finance packaging.

Recommendations

  1. Reconstitute a small climate technical taskforce.
  2. Select and rapidly prepare one or two demonstrator projects.
  3. Improve online project documentation.

Infographic Placeholders

  • KOG-01: Demonstrator Project Plan
  • KOG-02: Secretariat Repair Roadmap

2024 Kogi Profiles

StateClimate Governance StructureLegislative OversightClimate Change Advisory RolesLocal Government Focal PersonsCSO/NGO EngagementClimate Action Plans or PoliciesEmission Reduction TargetsPeriodic Climate ConferencesRecent Climate ProjectsMonitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER)Climate Consideration in 2024 BudgetGreen Bond ProvisionsOnline Visibility
KogiYesYesYesYesYes (in dev.)YesYesYesFlood early warning, green youth jobsYesYesProposedModerate

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