Akwa Ibom State
Geopolitical Zone:
South South
Motto:
The Land of Promise
Capital:
Uyo
Population Estimate:
5.5 million
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2025 Akwa Ibom State Climate Governance Profile
Rank: 28 (shared: Abia, Akwa-Ibom) | Total Score: 155 / 365 | Performance Category: Average
Trend: ↓ (fell from Rank 25 in 2024 to Rank 28 in 2025)
Overview
Akwa-Ibom needs to strengthen MRV and policy detail to maintain coastal resilience programmes. A stronger public project register and finance packaging will help attract partners.
Thematic Performance
- Administrative Framework & Institutional Arrangements — 45 / 140
- Climate Policy & Action Plan — 30 / 60
- Project Implementation & Monitoring — 30 / 55
- Climate Finance & Budget Allocation — 30 / 60
- Online Visibility & Climate Communication — 20 / 50
Comparative Highlights
- Coastal opportunity exists but requires better documentation and finance readiness.
Key Strengths
- Some established projects and budgeted interventions.
Key Gaps / Challenges
- Weak public MRV and low online visibility.
Recommendations
- Create a public project register and MRV portal.
- Develop 1–2 bankable coastal resilience projects.
- Align budget lines with prioritized project deliverables.
Infographic Placeholders
- AKI-01: Coastal Project Register
- AKI-02: Finance Readiness Snapshot
2024 Akwa Ibom State Climate Governance Profile
2024 Akwa Ibom 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akwa Ibom State | Commissioner for Environment, no climate office/unit | House Committee on Environment | No Office of SSA/SA on Climate Change | Yes, focal persons at LG level | Yes, online registry exists | Both Action Plan and Policy in place | Yes, aligned with global frameworks | Yes, periodic conferences | Climate-resilient seeds, adaptation interventions | Yes, active MER system | Yes, specific projects captured | Yes, implemented | Functional website with climate content |
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