Nigeria Allocates ₦9.13 Billion to States for Environmental Projects in November 2025

The federal government has disbursed ₦9.13 billion to all 36 Nigerian states in November 2025 to fund ecological and climate-focused initiatives. The allocations aim to support projects such as reforestation, waste management, renewable energy adoption, and flood control measures as the country confronts the growing impacts of climate change.

The federal ecological fund is designed to help states address environmental degradation and promote sustainable development. However, questions remain among citizens about whether these funds are translating into tangible improvements in local communities.

The November 2025 allocations to states are as follows (in ₦):

1. Kano — 382,080,000


2. Lagos — 322,690,000


3. Kaduna — 315,610,000


4. Borno — 299,280,000


5. Katsina — 296,100,000


6. Bauchi — 288,130,000


7. Niger — 285,330,000


8. Oyo — 270,170,000


9. Benue — 270,150,000


10. Jigawa — 269,380,000


11. Kogi — 266,230,000


12. Sokoto — 265,470,000


13. Rivers — 259,780,000


14. Kebbi — 254,350,000


15. Plateau — 251,540,000


16. Imo — 250,440,000


17. Delta — 244,580,000


18. Enugu — 242,250,000


19. Cross River — 242,230,000


20. Akwa Ibom — 242,190,000


21. Adamawa — 239,960,000


22. Zamfara — 239,710,000


23. Anambra — 239,510,000


24. Yobe — 239,200,000


25. Taraba — 232,040,000


26. Gombe — 226,890,000


27. Abia — 225,560,000


28. Edo — 225,240,000


29. Ondo — 224,240,000


30. Ogun — 223,790,000


31. Nasarawa — 222,140,000


32. Osun — 219,690,000


33. Ebonyi — 215,500,000


34. Ekiti — 215,380,000


35. Kwara — 214,420,000


36. Bayelsa — 213,140,000



Total: ₦9.13 billion

As the funds reach state governments, the emphasis now is on effective utilization and accountability. Citizens are encouraged to monitor environmental projects in their areas and demand transparency in how these resources are spent to ensure meaningful action against climate change and protection of local ecosystems.