Yobe State

Yobe State

Geopolitical Zone:

North East

Motto:

"Pride of the Sahel"

Capital

Damaturu

Population Estimate:

3.3 million

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Rank: 21 (shared: Yobe, Nasarawa) | Total Score: 175 / 365 | Performance Category: Average
Trend: ↓ (fell from Rank 12 in 2024 to Rank 21 in 2025)

Overview

Yobe has moderate institutional structures and some finance presence but showed declines this year. Yobe should renew emphasis on policy completeness and MRV to reverse the trend.

Thematic Performance

  • Administrative Framework & Institutional Arrangements — 60 / 140
  • Climate Policy & Action Plan — 30 / 60
  • Project Implementation & Monitoring — 25 / 55
  • Climate Finance & Budget Allocation — 30 / 60
  • Online Visibility & Climate Communication — 30 / 50

Comparative Highlights

  • Underperforming relative to prior year; policy and MRV warrant attention.

Key Strengths

  • Presence of project activity in priority areas.
  • Some budgeted climate interventions.

Key Gaps / Challenges

  • Incomplete policy measures and low MRV frequency.

Recommendations

  1. Adopt a MRV calendar and publish periodic updates.
  2. Strengthen policy documents with local inclusion targets.
  3. Improve online public documentation to increase transparency.

Infographic Placeholders

  • YOB-01: MRV Calendar & Reporting Plan
  • YOB-02: Budgeted Projects Snapshot

2024 Yobe profile

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
YobeAdministered under Ministry of EnvironmentYes, focus on desertification and water scarcityYes, Climate Desk under MinistryPartially in vulnerable LGAsDonor-backed community programsClimate Resilience Plan (2022)No formal targets; reforestation goals existPartners host joint annual forumsSand dune stabilization, dryland farmingYes, structured within donor projectsDesertification control, climate-smart agriculture fundedNot yet initiatedImproving presence

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