Nasarawa State
Geopolitical Zone:
North Central
Motto:
"Home of Solid Minerals"
Capital:
Lafia
Population Estimate:
2.5 million
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2025 Nasarawa State Climate Governance Profile
Rank: 21 (shared: Yobe, Nasarawa) | Total Score: 175 / 365 | Performance Category: Average
Trend: ↑ (advanced from Rank 32 in 2024 to Rank 21 in 2025)
Overview
Nasarawa’s notable improvement indicates deliberate governance action. Nasarawa should consolidate institutional gains and prioritise project verification and finance packaging to sustain momentum.
Thematic Performance
- Administrative Framework & Institutional Arrangements — 65 / 140
- Climate Policy & Action Plan — 40 / 60
- Project Implementation & Monitoring — 25 / 55
- Climate Finance & Budget Allocation — 20 / 60
- Online Visibility & Climate Communication — 25 / 50
Comparative Highlights
- One of the largest movers into the mid-band; needs to convert institutional gains into bankable projects.
Key Strengths
- Rapid improvement in governance indicators.
- Growing policy presence.
Key Gaps / Challenges
- Weak finance packaging and limited MRV evidence.
Recommendations
- Prepare a short state investment brief for potential donors.
- Strengthen MRV to document project results.
- Introduce explicit budget tagging for climate projects.
Infographic Placeholders
- NAS-01: Year-on-Year Improvement Drivers
- NAS-02: Policy→Project Investment Brief
2024 Nasarawa State Climate Governance Profile
2024 Nasarawa Profile
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasarawa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (partial) | Yes | Draft | No | Biannual engagements | Agroforestry, solar mini-grids | Partial | Yes | In discussion | Expanding |
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