The Sokoto State Government has described the 2026 Climate Finance Readiness Assessment as a major milestone towards building a climate-resilient state.

The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Development, Dr. Bashir Muhammad Achida, stated this while declaring open the Validation Workshop on the Assessment Report.

The workshop was organised by the state government in collaboration with Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) and United Kingdom (UK) International Development.

Achida said the report would strengthen the state’s capacity to access, mobilize and effectively manage climate finance for sustainable development. He commended PACE, UK International Development and the Technical Task Team for their support and called on relevant MDAs to ensure Sokoto benefits maximally from the initiative.

Commissioners for Water Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Iya, and Environment, Alhaji Nura Shehu Tangaza, as well as the SSA on Irrigation, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Sani, all pledged commitment, noting that Sokoto is among frontline states implementing climate resilience programmes.

Earlier, PACE National Team Leader, Mr. Ifenyi Peters Uguoke, presented key findings on institutional, legal, policy and public finance frameworks, calling for increased funding and commitment, while Platforms Manager, Mr. Josiah Aramide, presented the report for validation.

The event was attended by Directors of International Cooperation and M&E of the Ministry, Musa Muhammad Wamakko and Hayatu Abdullahi, and some staff.