Oyo State has recorded a significant leap in Nigeria’s latest Subnational Climate Ranking, reflecting the state’s growing commitment to climate governance, resilience, and environmental sustainability.
The ranking, which assesses subnational progress across policy, implementation, and visibility indicators, shows that Oyo is steadily strengthening its position as one of Nigeria’s emerging leaders in climate action.
Strengthening Climate Governance
Under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, Oyo State has pursued a deliberate strategy to integrate climate considerations into its development agenda.
During the tenure of Hon. Abdulmojeed Wale Mogbonjubola, former Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, the state took decisive steps to institutionalize climate governance. These included:
• The formation of the Oyo State Climate Council, now awaiting inauguration.
• The initiation of the State Climate Action Plan (CAP), which will serve as a roadmap for climate mitigation and adaptation at the subnational level.
• Continued advancement of the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP), one of the most comprehensive flood resilience and infrastructure projects in the region.
These interventions created the framework that now positions Oyo among states demonstrating measurable progress in climate preparedness and institutional coordination.
Oyo State on the Global Stage
Oyo State also achieved a historic milestone with its first-ever appearance on the international climate stage at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The state’s participation signaled its readiness to join global conversations around subnational climate finance, adaptation, and collaborative governance.
This visibility — one of the key indicators in the Subnational Climate Ranking — further strengthened Oyo’s reputation as a proactive and forward-thinking state government.
Sustaining the Momentum
While the foundations were laid under the leadership of Hon. Abdulmojeed Wale Mogbonjubola, the current Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barr. Temilolu Seun Ashamu has continued to build on this momentum — ensuring that Oyo’s climate policies remain active, inclusive, and implementation-driven.
The improved ranking reflects not only the continuity of leadership but also a growing synergy between government agencies, development partners, and local actors committed to climate resilience in the state.
Looking Ahead
As the world prepares for COP30 in Brazil, Oyo State’s progress stands as a model for how subnational governments can take meaningful climate action — by building institutions, empowering partnerships, and maintaining a strong presence in global discussions.
With sustained leadership and investment in climate resilience, Oyo is on course to consolidate its place among Nigeria’s top-performing states in environmental governance.
Oyo State is rising — and leading by example.
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By Gbenjo Abimbola.