OGUN STATE, pSPI REPORT 2025
The Gateway State
Overall pSPI Rank:
2nd out of 36 states & the FCT
pSPI Ranking:
(Exceptional 5-Star Performer)
People & Culture
Nigeria’s Industrial Powerhouse
Ogun State, the “Gateway State”, earned its name due to its historic position as a trade route for early European explorers. With its proximity to Lagos, the Republic of Benin, and other Nigerian states like Oyo, Osun, and Ondo state, Ogun plays a vital role in regional commerce.
With over 6 million people, the state’s landmass is about 16,980 sq. km, having 20 LGAs within different towns and settlements. Its culture is rooted in the Yoruba heritage, with strong contributions from sub-groups like the Egba, Ijebu, Remo, and Awori.
Festivals such as Ojude Oba and Lisabi Festival embody the state’s cultural vibrancy. Ogun also holds a prestigious academic position, housing Nigeria’s highest number of private universities and higher institutions, making it an education hub.
Politics
A Land of Political Godfathers
Ogun State has been home to some of Nigeria’s most influential politicians, from Obafemi Awolowo to MKO Abiola and Olusegun Obasanjo. It is a state where political godfathers hold significant sway, often determining who gets into power.
The APC has maintained control of Ogun, but not without internal battles. Governor Dapo Abiodun has had to navigate power struggles within his party, particularly with former governor Ibikunle Amosun, who remains a key figure in Ogun politics.
While APC remains dominant, the ever-present influence of political heavyweights ensures that Ogun’s politics remains a battlefield of ambitions and alliances
Economy - An Industrial and Commercial Powerhouse
Ogun State’s economy thrives on its strategic location near Lagos, making it a hub for manufacturing, agriculture, and education.
With booming industrial zones and strong agricultural output, supported by a skilled workforce from its many institutions, Ogun has become a key driver of industrial growth and economic activity in Nigeria.
Key Economic Indicators (pSPI 2025)
| Metric | Value | National Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IGR Per Capita | ₦21,491 |  2nd |
| IGR Per km² | ₦8.6 million | 3rd |
| IGR to Total Revenue | 55% | 2nd |
| IGR to FAAC | 323% | 1st |
| Assets Per Capita | ₦298,763 | 2nd |
| Debt Per Capita | ₦50,910 | 32nd |
| Capital Expenditure Per Capita | ₦61,179 | 7th |
What this means:
Ogun generates over half of its revenue internally, reducing reliance on federal allocations. With strong trade routes, industrial capacity, and asset base, Ogun demonstrates economic resilience. However, its high debt per capita raises concerns about fiscal sustainability
pSPI Performance - Economic Giant, Infrastructure Challenged
Strengths
Top Revenue Performance: 2nd in IGR Per
Capita and IGR to Total Revenue.
Assets and Infrastructure Investment: Ranked 2nd in Assets Per Capita and 7th in
Capital Expenditure Per Capita.
Digital Access: 1st in Internet Penetration
(141%).
Weaknesses
Debt Pressure: Ranks 32nd in Debt Per
Capita and 34th in Liability Per Capita.
Ranks 32nd in Debt Per
Capita and 34th in Liability Per Capita. Ranked 31st,
indicating regulatory bottlenecks and
investment hurdles.
Poor Public Services: Low satisfaction in
roads (37th), healthcare (33rd), and
government support for businesses (30th)
Citizen Satisfaction - The Public Verdict
Despite economic success, Ogun’s residents rate public services poorly across critical areas:
| Service Area | Rank | % Satisfied |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of Roads | 37th | 11% |
| Honesty of Public Servants | 34th | 10% |
| Security of Lives and Property | 31st | 25% |
| Quality of Public Primary and Secondary Education | 26th | 18% |
| Affordability of Public Primary and Secondary Education | 27th | 39% |
| Quality of Public Hospitals | 33rd | 17% |
| Affordability of Public Hospitals | 27th | 23% |
| Gaining Meaningful Employment | 19th | 13% |
| Awareness of Government Policy and Programmes | 30th | 25% |
| Government Support for Local Businesses | 30th | 18% |
| Available, Effective, and Safe Public Transportation | 30th | 21% |
| Availability of Clean Water Supply | 34th | 13% |
| Cleanliness of the Environment | 35th | 15% |
| Buying, Registering, and Owning Landed Property | 25th | 20% |
| Availability of Legal Economic Opportunities | 26th | 15% |
| Attitude of State-Controlled Law Enforcement Agents | 28th | 14% |
Relocation Trends & Insights
Top Preferred Relocation States & Possible Reasons
Lagos State
Proximity, economic
magnetism, better infrastructure, more jobs
FCT Abuja
Perceived better governance, federal jobs, security,
modern amenities
Oyo State
Better managed
infrastructure, public services, and economic diversification
Ogun State
Cultural affinity, lower cost of living
Osun State
Perceived peace, good governance, agriculture focus
Least Preferred States & Reasons
Borno State
Security concerns due
to insurgency
Zamfara State
Insecurity and
underdevelopment
Lagos State
Congestion, high cost of living, and stressful lifestyle despite economic opportunities
Ogun State itself
Frustration with governance, infrastructure decay, and public service delivery
Katsina State
Perceived insecurity
Local Government & Grassroot Governance
The gap between local government and the people:
do not know their local chairman
unaware of any
ongoing LGA
project
unaware of socioeconomic programmes at the LG level
This signals a severe breakdown in local government engagement and accountability.
Survey Respondent Overview
Gender
Age Distribution
Employment
Top LGAs Represented
Abeokuta South (15%), Ado-Odo/Ota (23%), Ijebu Ode (12%)
Citizens’ Recommendations - What the People Want
246 survey respondents comprising both residents and indigenous people highlighted the following key demands
- Employment Opportunities & Youth Support: Citizens emphasised the urgent need for more job opportunities, especially for graduates and artisans, as well as support for youth entrepreneurship and skill acquisition.
- Road Repair & Infrastructure Expansion: There were strong calls for repairing poor roads, completing abandoned projects, and addressing urban-rural infrastructure disparities.
- Affordable Healthcare & Facility Upgrade: Residents demanded better equipped hospitals, improved emergency response, and lower healthcare costs to ensure access for all.
- Support for Education: Citizens called for a focus on school infrastructure, teacher welfare, and equitable distribution of education facilities across the state.
- Better Communication & Governance at LGA Level: Many respondents reported lack of awareness of LGA activities and requested more inclusive, transparent, and responsive local governance.
pSPI Recommendations - Action Plan for Ogun
Based on the pSPI data and citizen feedback, Ogun urgently needs to:
- Expand Revenue Base through Inclusive IGR Strategies: Congestion, high cost of living, and stressful lifestyle despite economic opportunities Promote investment-friendly tax policies, automate tax systems, and support local businesses to grow the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) sustainably.
- Invest in Equitable Infrastructure: Address road network gaps—especially in rural LGAs—and improve drainage, waste management, and urban planning to enhance quality of life.
- Improve Education Delivery: Upgrade dilapidated public schools, equip classrooms with modern teaching tools, and recruit qualified teachers to boost learning outcomes.
- Strengthen Primary Healthcare Access: Increase the number and reach of public hospitals and health centres while ensuring affordability, availability of medicines, and health worker distribution.
- Address Unemployment & Cost of Living: Introduce targeted job creation schemes. promote vocational and entrepreneurial training, and develop social protection initiatives to ease financial pressure on citizens.
Ogun State 2025
a state with economic strength but deeply strained public services. Its future success lies not just in revenue generation but in how effectively that wealth improves daily life for residents.