Nigeria is currently recognised as a part of the principal susceptible nations to climate change in Africa. The most obvious climatic changes in Nigeria are reflected in change in rainfall, rising temperatures and precipitation that have adverse impact on agricultural outputs, water pollution, environmental landscapes and livelihoods. Climate change’s effects on human lives and livelihoods demonstrate the necessity of establishing adaptation and resilience to these changes. This study considers progress made via financing of notable intervention schemes launched by international organization such as African Union, AFDB, World Bank etc. on climate adaptation projects in recent years towards the adoption of adaptation strategies in Nigeria. It presents the challenges to these projects implementation which are associated with the failure to align climate discourse with national framework. It further showcases the necessity of incorporating climate change education into both secondary and tertiary educational curricula to enhance adequate knowledge of the ecosystem and training by larger societies. Suggestions on ways of aligning climate change programmes, strategies and education with local community members and stakeholders at local and national level are presented.