SB.089·Senate·introduced 30 Jan 2026·last action 2 months ago
A Bill for an Act to Establish a Federal Climate Change Adaptation Fund for States Vulnerable to Desertification and Coastal Erosion, and for Related Matters
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Overview
Sets up a dedicated fund channelling 1.5% of federal mineral revenues to climate adaptation projects in front-line states.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current stage
- Committee
- Introduced
- 30 Jan 2026
- Last action
- 1 Mar 2026
Plain English
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The government wants to create a special fund to help states affected by desertification and coastal erosion using 1.5% of money from minerals and oil.
In plain English
This bill aims to set up a Federal Climate Change Adaptation Fund to support states that are heavily impacted by desertification, flooding, or coastal erosion. The fund will be financed by allocating 1.5% of the federal government's revenue from solid minerals, hydrocarbons, and carbon credits. To receive funding, states must submit a Climate Adaptation Plan to the Federal Ministry of Environment for approval. Eleven states have been identified as front-line states for the first round of funding. The goal of the fund is to support infrastructure and livelihood projects in these vulnerable areas.
How it affects you
- If you live in a state affected by desertification or coastal erosion, you may benefit from new infrastructure projects and livelihood support.
- As a taxpayer, 1.5% of the revenue from minerals and oil will go towards this fund, which could impact the amount of money available for other government projects.
- If you are a farmer or herder in a vulnerable state, you may see improvements in your ability to earn a living due to climate adaptation efforts.
- Communities in affected states may experience reduced risk from flooding and erosion due to the fund's support for climate resilience projects.
Arguments for
- Proponents argue that the fund is necessary to support states that are disproportionately affected by climate change, and that it will help to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods in these areas.
- Some argue that the fund will also help to support the country's economic development by protecting infrastructure and industries from the impacts of climate change.
Arguments against
- Some critics argue that the 1.5% allocation may not be sufficient to address the scale of the problem, and that more funding is needed to make a significant impact.
Jargon buster
- Climate Adaptation Plan
- A plan developed by a state to outline its strategy for addressing the impacts of climate change and building resilience.
- Carbon credits
- A permit or certificate that represents the right to emit a certain amount of greenhouse gases, which can be traded on the market.
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Timeline
- Introduced30 Jan 2026
- First reading30 Jan 2026
- Second reading21 Feb 2026
- Committee1 Mar 2026current
Joint committee on Environment and Finance; public hearing concluded on 2026-04-15.
Sponsors
- Godswill AkpabioPrimaryAPC · Akwa Ibom North-West
- Ireti Heebah KingibeCo-sponsorLP · FCT
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