Top 10 Richest States In Nigeria 2023

All these years Nigerian economy is mono-economy, known to be predominantly dependent on oil revenue, inspite the country is been well endowed and blessed with diverse solid mineral and natural resources.

In the course of this article, am going to expose you to countdown on the top 10 richest states in Nigeria.

#1: Lagos State: As of today there is no any doubt that Lagos is the largest economy in Nigeria, since this state serve as import route and gateway as the country deeply rely on imports for its consumption.

Lagos inspite of having small landmass but still remains the most populous Nigerian state, with an estimated population of 18 million inhabitants. Lagos is one of the few states in Nigeria that can stand on its own without federal government allocation.

#2: Rivers State: Rivers State is another state in Nigeria that is wealthy. Apart from the fact that Rivers boasts a GDP of twenty one dollars billion with 4000 dollars per capita. She is the hub to most of the oil and gas companies in the country. The capital of Rivers State is Port Harcourt, with an estimated population of 5.2 million people. Rivers is second on the list, generating an internal revenue of about 80 billion naira in 2022.

#3: Delta State: Delta State is one of the major oil producing states in Nigeria located at the south-south geopolitical zone of the country, some natural resources found in Delta State include silica, industrial, clay, limestone, kaolin sand, lignite and more. With a population of over four point one million people, deltas internally generated revenue per capita is 3900 dollars, with 17 billion dollars as total GDP.

#4: Oyo state: Oyo state is another rich Nigerian state located in the southwestern region of the country, the state relies mostly on agriculture in terms of internally generated revenue, or you generate sixteen point six billion Naira yearly, just like Lagos all year was also a robust speaking state.

#5: Imo state: Imo state, Imo states is an Igbo speaking state and has various world class infrastructures with a land size, you might be surprised that recently, Imo, was added to one of the oil producing states in the country. Other minerals found in Imo state includes

–      Fine sand,

–      limestone lead,

–      crude oil,

–      natural gas and;

–      zinc..

#6: Kano State: Kano State is the sixth richest state in Nigeria, located in the northwestern region of the country. As of 2016, Kano State was ranked as the most populous state in the country. Kano is a popular commercial center in the country, producing agricultural crops like soybeans, cotton, garlic, gum and groundnut.

Edo state: Edo state is located in the south-south region of Nigeria and also ranked as one of the largest states in the country, endowed with natural beauty located in the south-south of Nigeria. It is one of the most ancient kingdoms you can find in the country with a GDP of 12 billion dollars. That was home to about three point five million people. One sector that Edo state excels is the area of tourism.

#8: Akwa Ibom: Akwa Ibom state is one of the major contributors of oil and gas to the nation, Akwa Ibom state houses one of the finest stadiums in the country. The citizens of the state are known to be peaceful, and their hospitality to visitors is never a doubt. Akwa Ibom per capita is 3000 dollars totaling a GDP of over 12 billion dollars.

#9: Ogun State: Ogun State is located in the south west. This state has the highest number of factories in the country. Some of the factories include Dangote Cement, coleman cables, Procter and Gamble. With a population of over four million people, Ogun State per capita is at 2800 dollars, with a total of ten point 500 billion dollars as its gross domestic product.

#10: Kaduna State: The tenth richest state in the country is Kaduna State, though Kaduna State serve as the ‘centre of learning’ – having numerous academic institutions.  It is formerly the administrative head quarterly of the default Northern region with the presence of various Nigeria native residing in the state. Kaduna also commercial hub where business thrives, located in the north central part of Nigeria. The state has a total of six point one million people. Kaduna State’s GDP is approximately ten point 400 billion dollars, with an estimated per capita level of 1700 dollars.