Nigeria is one country that is vehemently blessed with tons
of minerals and human resources that ought to make her one of the most powerful
countries in the world. Of course, we are aware of the fact that the country is
faced with leadership issues that came with mismanagement. However, there are
still wealthy states in Nigeria that can almost survive without allocation from
the Federal government.
Nigeria has 36 States as things stand now, and according to
the law of the land, the Federal Government is in control of the mineral
resources everywhere. This meant the states must depend on the Federal
Government for a lot of things, as far as finance is concerned. Nevertheless,
there are certain Nigerian States that have been able to put in place
structures that bring a lot of money into the pocket of the State Government.
Based on their internally generated revenue (IGR), here are
the top ten richest States in Nigeria.
Full List of Richest States in Nigeria (Based on Internally Generated Revenue)
1.
Lagos state (gdp: $33,679 billion)
2.
Rivers state (gdp: $21,073 billion)
3.
Delta state (gdp: $16,749 billion)
4.
Oyo state (gdp: $16,121 billion)
5.
Imo state ($14,212 billion)
6.
Kano state ($12,393 billion)
7.
Edo state ($11,888 billion)
8.
Akwa Ibom state ($11,179 billion)
9.
Ogun state ($10,470 billion)
10.
Kaduna state ($10,334 billion)
1. LAGOS STATE (GDP: $33,679 BILLION)
Lagos
is unarguably the richest state in the country with a GDP of $33,679. The GDP
is the highest in the country. In fact, the GDP of Lagos is higher than that of
42 African nations put together. The state is the 5th largest economy in Africa
with internally generated revenue of 302 billion which is greater than that of
30 states combined. Currently, Lagos state is said to have a population of over
20 million residents.
2. RIVERS STATE (GDP: $21,073 BILLION)
Rivers
State is another very rich Nigerian State. Located in the South-South region of
the country, Rivers has around 5.2 million people. It contains crude oil
deposits and natural gas and has a reputation for being the major crude oil
contributor in the country, which makes the State an important one as far as
the Nigerian economy is concerned.
There
are tons of oil and gas companies that are majorly cited in Rivers. There are
opportunities present in the State that can’t be easily found elsewhere, so, a
lot of people keep making the State their destination in their quest for
greener pastures.
The
state capital, Port Harcourt is the oil and gas hub and there is a high
concentration of oil companies in the country. The internally generated revenue
of the entire state is N85 billion per annum.
3. DELTA STATE (GDP:
$16,749 BILLION)
Delta
is one of oil-producing states in the country and this status has enabled it
become one of the richest states in the country. The state is known as the big
heart and it has two major cities, Warri and Asaba. Warri is the industrial and
commercial hub of the state. You will
find
many multinational oil companies and offshore oil platforms in the country.
There is also the annex government house.
On
the other hand, Asaba is the political and administrative capital of the state.
This is where the government house is located. The annual IGR of Delta state is
N44 billion.
4. OYO STATE (GDP: $16,121 BILLION)
Located
in South West Nigeria, Oyo is one of the largest states in the country. In
fact, Ibadan which is the capital of the state is said to be the largest city
in West Africa. The agricultural activities in Oyo are responsible for much of
its wealth. The state is an agricultural hub with a vast area of land available
for mechanized farming. The climate in the state favors the cultivation of the
likes of millet, rice, cashew, cocoa and other cash crops. The state is also
known to have a large population as it shares a boundary with Lagos and there
is a spillover of some of the residents from the megacity.
5. IMO STATE ($14,212
BILLION)
Imo
is located in the South East and it is also one of the oil-producing states in
the country. Currently, there are over 160 oil wells in the state and some of
the oil companies located in the state include the likes of Addax Petroleum,
Agip and Chevron. Also, the state is engaged in the production of palm oil as
there are several palm plantations in the state.
6. KANO STATE ($12,393 BILLION)
Kano
is one of the major commercial centers in the North. The state is an economic
powerhouse and also has a large population which is only superseded by Lagos
State. The annual internally generated revenue by the state is put at 30
billion and the GDP of Kano is estimated at $12,393 billion. The state is
involved in textile, leathered and cotton production. Also, there are modern
infrastructure, malls and markets in this state.
7. EDO STATE ($11,888
BILLION)
With
a GDP of $11,888 billion, Edo is placed seventh on our list of richest states
in the country. Edo is a historical city with the Benin Empire being an influential
settlement in Africa. Currently, Benin remains an economic and commercial hub
and the city is quite congested with an ever growing population. The state
generates an annual IGR of N23 billion.
8. AKWA IBOM STATE ($11,179 BILLION)
Akwa
Ibom is located along the coast of the Niger Delta and this state is also an
oil-producing state. In fact, one of the prominent oil companies in the world,
Exxon Mobil is located in this state. The capital of Akwa Ibom is Uyo, a
bustling town that has evolved from being low-class town to a city of national
relevant with several unique landmarks.
9. OGUN STATE ($10,470
BILLION)
Known
for its high concentration of manufacturing companies, Ogun state makes our
list as one of the richest states in the country. Also, the state has a high
number of universities. The current GDP of the state is $10,470 billion and the
state has the likes of Lafarge, Procter and Gamble, Dangote, Nestle Nig. Plc.
Also, the state has an estimated IGR of N77 billion.
10. KADUNA STATE
Kaduna
is the last state in our list of richest states with a GDP of $10,334 billion.
The state was created in 1967 cant
and
it has since risen to become a significant metropolis within the north.
Agriculture is the major sectors in the state and this has contributed largely
to the economy and wealth of the state. These agro-products are cultivated,
harvested and distributed across the country from its myriad of mechanized
farms. Kaduna is also known for having the largest university in sub-Saharan
Africa which is the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
In conclusion, as noted earlier, some of these States can almost survive without allocation from the government, which is something many others cannot do. Hopefully, Nigeria will move to a stage where the States don’t need to wait for the Federal Government before having a reasonable amount of resources in their pocket
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