Dr Dahiru Muhammed, chairman of the [Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Implementation_Committee_on_Technology_Transfer), announced that Nigeria is formulating a framework to attract climate‑finance for smallholder farmers. Speaking at a Taxonomy Validation Workshop on Adaptation and Resilience Solutions organised by PICTT in partnership with YAPU Solutions, he said the effort seeks to make financing reachable for farmers hit by drought, flooding and other climate‑induced stresses.
**What is the workshop’s main objective?**
The gathering was convened to develop an implementation framework for a national taxonomy that will list activities qualifying for climate‑finance. A clear taxonomy, Muhammed explained, is essential because without defined adaptive or resilient activities, farmers cannot tap into available funds.
**Who is developing the taxonomy?**
The Federal Ministry of Finance is collaborating with the [United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)](https://www.undp.org/) to draft the national taxonomy. Meanwhile, PICTT and its partners are tasked with turning the draft into an operational tool that rural communities can actually use.
**Is financing already available?**
Muhammed clarified that no financing has been approved yet. Stakeholders are still finalising the framework and identifying the partners needed for its rollout.
**What role should governments play?**
He urged federal, state and local authorities to join forces in tackling climate‑related challenges, especially flooding, by improving infrastructure and adopting effective mitigation measures.
**What has PICTT achieved so far?**
Muhammed highlighted the committee’s work in technology transfer, agricultural development and assisting entrepreneurs to convert research into market‑ready products.
**What do experts say about financing needs?**
The Country Representative of WorldFish in Nigeria, Dr Charles Nyangbe, stressed that financial instruments must be tailored to the diverse climate threats confronting farmers. He noted that northern regions primarily suffer from drought, while southern areas contend with flooding and water‑logging, requiring distinct adaptation strategies and financing solutions.
The workshop therefore marks a critical step toward establishing a transparent, climate‑responsive financing system that can bolster Nigeria’s agricultural sector against the growing impacts of climate change.