Ogun State ranked Nigeria's second best-performing state in 2025 pSPI

Ogun State has earned the distinction of being Nigeria's second best-performing state in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), according to a recent report by Phillips Consulting. This achievement highlights the positive impact of Governor Dapo Abiodun's ISEYA development agenda on the state's residents.

The comprehensive assessment, which evaluated all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), placed Ogun State just behind Lagos State. The index considers critical areas such as governance, economic performance, infrastructure development, and the overall well-being of citizens. Kaduna, Adamawa, and Niger states rounded out the top five.

The pSPI utilizes a dual methodology, combining 70% objective performance data with 30% citizen perception surveys. The objective component scrutinizes indicators like fiscal management, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic performance. Simultaneously, the perception survey gauges residents' views on governance and public service delivery within their respective states.

Phillips Consulting noted Ogun State's strong performance across various development indices. Key factors contributing to its high ranking include an expanding industrial base, consistent infrastructure investments, economic competitiveness, and its strategic location as a manufacturing hub adjacent to Lagos. The state has successfully attracted significant investments in logistics, agro-processing, housing, and industrial parks, bolstering its economic profile.

The State Performance Index is designed as a governance scorecard to aid policymakers, investors, development partners, and citizens in evaluating the effectiveness of state administrations and development outcomes across Nigeria. The 2025 report specifically emphasizes evidence-based governance by integrating audited public data with citizen feedback, providing a balanced perspective on government performance and public perception. This latest ranking reinforces Ogun State's growing reputation as a leading destination for investment, industrial growth, and sustainable development in Nigeria.