Kano State has achieved a major milestone in Nigeria’s 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking, rising from 35th position last year to an impressive 4th place, one of the steepest improvements ever recorded by any state.

The development was announced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, the remarkable progress reflects the visionary leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who has made environmental sustainability and climate resilience key priorities of his administration.

Under Governor Yusuf, the state has introduced several reforms and initiatives, including the Kano State Climate Change Policy, renewable energy deployment in public institutions, large-scale afforestation, erosion control projects, and urban greening under the Urban Renewal Programme.

Representing the Governor at the official unveiling of the 2025 ranking in Abuja, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Hashim, said the recognition “underscores the Governor’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility.”

At the event, Samantha Harrison, First Secretary for Climate Diplomacy at the British High Commission, Abuja, presented the certificate of recognition to the Kano State Government for its outstanding progress.

Governor Yusuf thanked the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP), the University of Bristol (UK), and development partners under the UK-FCDO Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) for their continuous support.

“This achievement belongs to the government and people of Kano State,” Yusuf stated. “We remain committed to building a cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient future for all.”