Explore State-by-State Insights
Dive into detailed performance reports for all 36 states in Nigeria.
Click on any state to view data on service delivery, governance, and development outcomes based on the pSPI 2025 assessment.
Often called the heart of Nigeria, the North Central zone is quietly rewriting its story. Once overlooked, states like Niger and Nasarawa have emerged as unexpected trailblazers in governance and fiscal discipline, signaling a shift from potential to performance. While the region still grapples with challenges in digital infrastructure and debt management, citizen perception reflects a quiet optimism. The future of North Central lies not in dramatic leaps, but in steady, deliberate reform—and it’s already underway.
From the shadows of conflict, the North East is showing resilience in ways that cannot be ignored. States like Gombe and Adamawa have stepped forward, not just in perception, but in measurable progress across health, education, and capital investment. Though fiscal numbers remain modest, the region’s social indicators tell a story of rising hope, effective risk management, and citizen engagement. The North East may still be climbing, but the direction is clear—and it’s upward.
The North West carries the weight of tradition and the promise of transformation. With strong public perception on roads and security, the zone retains a reputation for visible governance. States like Kaduna and Jigawa are leading with innovation, even as others contend with structural hurdles. What stands out most is the people’s voice—demanding more, and expecting better. The next phase of growth here will be built not just on potential, but on bold, sustained reform.
The South East is a paradox of promise. Citizens rate their states well—particularly in education and healthcare—but the data tells a more cautious story. Revenue generation, debt management, and infrastructure lag behind perception, revealing untapped potential and underleveraged resources. The zone’s entrepreneurial spirit remains unmatched, but the next step is clear: to align optimism with outcomes and transform goodwill into lasting institutional change.
The South South stands at a crossroads. Economically rich, socially aware, and strategically positioned, it holds immense power—but translating wealth into equitable development remains its biggest challenge. Edo and Cross River show that reform is possible, yet other states still struggle to convert fiscal resources into citizen satisfaction. This zone is not underperforming—it is underutilised. And with the right focus, it can be one of Nigeria’s greatest turnarounds.
The South West continues to set the pace. With Lagos and Ogun leading the charge, the region dominates in infrastructure, digital readiness, revenue generation, and capital investment. But even leaders must evolve. The PSPI data reveals new pressure points: public satisfaction with social services, environmental concerns, and the cost of growth. Still, the South West remains Nigeria’s clearest example of what consistent reform, citizen participation, and bold governance can deliver.