Nigeria as a country got her independence on October 1st, 1960, and was divided into regions before being divided into states of which we now have 36 states and a federal capital territory.
There are some states in Nigeria that are well developed with infrastructures and basic social amenities like portable drinking water, hospitals, good road networks, power supply, etc.
In this article we'll look at 5 most developed States in Nigeria.
1. Lagos State
Lagos State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 states, it is both the most populous and smallest in area.
Lagos is the biggest metropolitan area in Africa and has made a name for itself as a tech hub rapidly advancing towards a 24-hour economy, generating 10% of Nigeria's total GDP of $432.3 billion.
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Lagos tops as the most developed state in Nigeria and also one of the richest states in the country.
Most commercial and financial business is carried out in the central business district situated on the island.
2. Anambra State
Anambra state is another rich state with a very low poverty rate in the country.
The major cities in the state where business thrives are mostly at Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka, the state capital.
The state has a slogan “Light of the nation“ and development in this state since it was founded was so rapid compared to any other state in Nigeria.
The state is blessed with expensive and valuable natural resources like crude oil, natural gas, bauxite, ceramic, and many more.
3. Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria.
Located in the South-south region of the country, Rivers is one of the oil producing states in Nigeria with many top oil and gas companies operating there. Also, the state’s GDP which stands at $21,073 billion makes her one of the richest states in the country.
The economy of Rivers State is dominated by the state's booming petroleum industry.
The presence of good road networks, an airport, sea ports and multinational firms are just but a few indices that suggests that Rivers high level of urbanization and development can’t be questioned.
4. Abia State
Abia State is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the southeast, and Rivers State to the south.
Abia state is also an oil producing state that has experienced a lot of benefits from the oil and gas sector which accounts for 36% of the state’s GDP.
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