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Enugu Named Nigeria's Fastest Improving State in Phillips Consulting Index

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  • Enugu State has been named Nigeria's fastest-improving state in the 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index.
  • The report credits Enugu's +1.15 score to governance reforms, fiscal discipline, and institutional capacity, with the South-east region leading overall.
  • Jigawa and Abia states followed Enugu in the top three, while Katsina, Imo, and Edo were ranked at the bottom.

Enugu State has surged to the top of Nigeria's performance rankings, earning the title of the fastest-improving state in the 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index. The state achieved a momentum score of +1.15, surpassing 32 other states and outperforming Jigawa and Abia, which secured second and third place respectively.

The report highlights deliberate governance reforms, strong fiscal discipline, and consistent implementation of initiatives as key drivers of Enugu's success. The South-east geopolitical zone also emerged as the strongest performing region in Nigeria, reflecting a broader trend of progress.

Enugu’s emergence as Nigeria’s fastest-improving.

— Enugu State Caucus of the National AssemblyCongratulating Governor Peter Mbah on the state's performance in the Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index.

Former Senate President Ken Nnamani and the Enugu State Caucus of the National Assembly have lauded Governor Peter Mbah's leadership, calling him a "poster boy for good subnational governance." They noted the "unprecedented transformation" Enugu has undergone under his administration.

The Momentum Index, a new addition to the Phillips Consulting State Performance Index, tracks the pace of change by combining objective development indicators with citizen perceptions. This approach offers a more dynamic assessment of state progress compared to traditional rankings that focus solely on current performance. While many states showed improvement, Edo, Imo, and Katsina were identified as the least improved.

Say Mbah poster boy for good governance

— Enugu State Caucus of the National AssemblyDescribing Governor Peter Mbah's leadership in light of Enugu State's ranking as the fastest-improving state.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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