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.
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