Top Ten Richest States in Nigeria
#2 Rivers State . Rivers is the second richest state in the country with an IGR of over N80 billion in 2016. This is particularly due to its vast reserves of natural gas and crude oil. Over 50% of Nigeria’s crude oil output emanates from River States. The state has a GDP of $21 billion and a per capita of $3,965.
The state is home to Oil based industries and other foreign owned businesses. The GDP of Rivers was reported to be $21.07 billion and is the second richest state in Nigeria. 3. Delta State. A state leading in renewable energy as well as oil production with a GDP of $16.75 billion, which makes it the third richest state in Nigeria.
The state is home to Oil based industries and other foreign owned businesses. The GDP of Rivers was reported to be $21.07 billion and is the second richest state in Nigeria. 3. Delta State. A state leading in renewable energy as well as oil production with a GDP of $16.75 billion, which makes it the third richest state in Nigeria.
Oyo State This state has a GDP of $16.12 billion and is the fourth richest state in Nigeria. The state experienced a 14% growth rate in GDP between 2008 and 2012.
A state leading in renewable energy as well as oil production with a GDP of $16.75 billion, which makes it the third richest state in Nigeria. The state attracts a lot of foreign investors and has a strong potential for more growth. 4. Oyo State. This state has a GDP of $16.12 billion and is the fourth richest state in Nigeria. The state experienced a 14% growth rate in GDP between 2008 and 2012.
#5 Edo state In 2016, Edo state generated N19.11 billion and the state currently has a GDP of $11.88 billion and a per capita of $3.623, Edo state is one of the richest states in Nigeria. The state covers a territory over 17.802 square kilometres and there are currently over 3 million people living in the state.
Akwa Ibom state is also home to the Ibom E-Library, a world-class information centre. In addition to English, the main spoken languages are Ibibio, Annang, Eket and Oron.
#4 Ogun state Located in the South Western part of Nigeria, Ogun state is one of the richest states based on IGR. The state is home to several manufacturing plants of companies like Procter and Gamble in Agbara, Coleman Cables in Arepo, Lafarage Cement in Ewekoro, Dangote Cement in Ibese.
Top 20 Richest States In Nigeria 2018. 10. Kaduna; Kaduna is one of the States in Nigeria’s North Central zone with a land mass of 46, 053 square kilometers. In population, the State has a total of 6.1 million inhabitants. Kaduna constitutes the Nigerian States with diverse ethnic groups.
The state is home to Oil based industries and other foreign owned businesses. The GDP of Rivers was reported to be $21.07 billion and is the second richest state in Nigeria. 3. Delta State. A state leading in renewable energy as well as oil production with a GDP of $16.75 billion, which makes it the third richest state in Nigeria.
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