A governance and climate programme driving economic growth.
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We strengthen public and private institutions, enhance resource mobilisation, and integrate climate action into governance systems.
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When institutions are stronger, states can raise and manage revenue more effectively, unlock climate finance, deliver better services, and enable sustainable economic opportunities.
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Through a Whole-of-Society approach that brings together people, institutions and resources grounded in political analysis and local ownership.
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Implemented by DAI, PACE builds on a rich legacy of over two decades of governance reform experience in Nigeria.
PACE draws on the successes and lessons from four successive programmes, adapting what works for today's governance and climate priorities.
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Tracking towards our commitment
PACE strengthens governance systems across Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa — driving climate action, unlocking financing, and reforming public spending for measurable impact.
Climate-responsive budgeting is now embedded across 94 local governments—44 in Kano, 27 in Jigawa and 23 in Kaduna. Through strengthened planning, budgeting and reporting systems, local governments are better able to prioritise climate-related investments, track expenditure and improve accountability for service delivery.
Kano and Kaduna emerged among Nigeria's top-performing states on climate governance, with Kano climbing from 35th to 4th nationally and Kaduna ranking 3rd, reflecting significant progress in climate policy, institutional development and climate governance systems.
PACE strengthened the planning, budgeting, reporting and accountability systems required under the World Bank HOPE programme, enabling Kaduna, Kano and Jigawa to meet critical prequalification criteria. As a result, the three states are now positioned to access US$350–430 million in performance-based financing.
Investment readiness and ease of doing business improved through reforms that strengthened investment governance, institutional performance and investor-facing services across Kaduna, Kano and Jigawa.
Delivering Targeted
Reforms
We mobilise partnerships, strengthen core governance systems, apply research and learning, and deploy flexible support to advance accountable and climate-resilient governance.
- 01 Issue Based Partnerships
- 02 Strengthening Core Governance
- 03 Research, Learning and Adaptive Delivery
- 04 Strategic Opportunities Fund
Our Activities
Strengthening social contract through fiscal governance
Date: 11th February, 2026
Location: Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja
State by State
PACE operates in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States, with engagement at the federal and regional levels to influence governance and climate reforms across all 36 states of Nigeria.
Through our Platforms+, we extend tailored support to non-focal states, sharing lessons, tools, and evidence from our core interventions to strengthen governance and climate action nationwide.
What We Do
Driving Nigeria's Journey to Accountable and Inclusive Growth
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FCDO-PACE supported the Kano State government in developing a comprehensive framework that would not only...
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Explore a collection of research, reports, and stories from our work. Our resources highlight progress, evidence, and new thinking on governance, climate action, and growth.
Begin your climate finance journey
Nigeria faces a $17.7 billion annual climate finance gap, yet significant opportunities exist for states and businesses to access transformative funding.
To bridge this gap, PACE has developed a practical guide to help subnational governments and eco-friendly businesses access climate finance. Drawing on over two decades of governance reform experience, this guide provides actionable steps, readiness tools and insights into 18 priority climate finance sources, so you can drive climate-resilient growth.
What Our Stakeholders Say
We cannot build resilient infrastructure, diversify our energy sources, or create an economy that truly benefits people without addressing climate change. This is why climate action is an investment we must make today for our children and the generations to come.
Wale Edun
Honorable Minister of Finance, Federal Republic of Nigeria
The 25-year development plan is more than a proposal; it is a binding law that will guide Abia’s development for the next two and a half decades.
Dr Alex C. Otti
Executive Governor, Abia State
The Climate Finance Guide comes at a crucial time when climate-related challenges are worsening conflicts and displacements across the Sahel. Effective coordination of climate finance across local, state, and federal levels is essential to tackle these challenges and unlock new opportunities.
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Minister of Budget & Economic Planning, Federal Republic of Nigeria
For Nigeria, COP 30 presents an opportunity to translate global decisions into tangible national benefits, secure finance, technology, and partnerships that support our Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), and the objectives outlined in our Climate Change Act (2021).
Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi
Director General, National Council for Climate Change (NCCC)
PACE's support has been central to strengthening our governance, clarifying our strategic direction, and improving our operational effectiveness.
Engr. Shuaibu Kabir
MD, Kaduna Mining Development Company
Let's support your governance and reform goals
The PACE Platforms+ provides support to partners across Nigeria seeking guidance on governance, climate action, and inclusive growth. Drawing from PACE's work in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa, Platforms+ connects non-focal states and stakeholders to expert advice, research, and tools that inform practical reform and decision-making.