Osun State has emerged sixth among Nigeria’s 36 states in the 2nd Edition of the Sub-national Climate Governance Performance Ranking Report, marking a remarkable rise from its previous 30th position.
The ranking, a federal government initiative supported by the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), assesses how states are implementing climate policies, strengthening institutional frameworks, and promoting local climate action across the country.
According to a statement by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the report serves as a vital tool for accountability, innovation, and collaboration towards building a sustainable and resilient future for all Nigerians.
“In this 2025 edition, Osun State achieved a total score of 265, marking an exceptional leap from 30th position in 2024 to 6th position; thereby emerging as the second-best performing state in the South-West region after Lagos State,” Rasheed said.
Rasheed highlighted several initiatives that contributed to the state’s improved performance, including:
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Increased budgetary allocation for climate change projects and programmes;
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Establishment of a Department of Climate Change and Renewable Energy within the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation;
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Implementation and monitoring of climate-related projects across local government areas;
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Integration of climate education and environmental awareness into school curricula;
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Regular capacity-building programmes for state and local climate officers; and
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Strengthened coordination with the Federal Ministry of Environment and other national and international partners.
Special commendation was given to Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, whose leadership and strategic coordination were credited with positioning Osun as a national leader in sub-national climate governance.
Recognition at National Climate Forum
The report was unveiled during a national climate governance event attended by key stakeholders, including the Minister of Environment, the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), and other experts in renewable energy, circular economy, and environmental sustainability.
Governor Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to climate resilience, green energy transition, and sustainable development, pledging continued collaboration with federal and international partners to advance Osun’s environmental agenda.
