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Check Out Top 10 Poorest States In Nigeria 2020 According To NBS

 

Nigeria
is a country blessed with mineral resources and is made up of 36
states. These states are meant to be productive based on their available
natural resources, and are meant to have a strong and honest government
capable of managing these natural resources to generate its revenue

Poorest
states in Nigeria But the reverse is the case as some states are down
to poverty by 70 percent. However, these poor states in Nigeria became
poor due to bad governance, mismanagement of state resources or security
issues as the case may be.

We have listed the poorest states in
the country according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics,
using infrastructural development, state of economy, literacy level,
security and governance to compile this list of 10 poorest states in
Nigeria this 2018.

Top Ten (10) Poorest States in Nigeria 2019

1. Sokoto state

Sokoto
state is rated as the poorest state in Nigeria, ranking 81.2% on
poverty level. Its harsh climate conditions has made its a no go area
and has prevented foreigners and foreign investors to come for
investment in the state. It is also the seat of the Caliphate.

2. Kastina state

Located
at the deepest part of the north western area of Nigeria, Kastina state
made it in the list of poorest states in Nigeria because it has fewer
or no solid investment or sector that generates revenue for the state.

3. Adamawa state

Due
to the frequent attack from Boko Haram terrorists, Adamawa state’s
economy has crippled as a result of its citizens running away from the
state because of safety. It has affected the state poorly to a poverty
level of 74.2%.

4. Gombe state

Gombe
state which is located at the north-eastern part of Nigeria is also
facing its own peril in security with crippled economy to a 73.2%
poverty level.

5. Jigawa state

A
state situated at the north-western part of Nigeria and basically
populated with the Hausa/Fulani tribe. With low literacy level and low
economic growth, the poverty level of Jigawa state is at 72.1%.

6. Plateau state

Although,
plateau state is one of the highest populated state in Nigeria and has
some tourist attractions, It has also suffered a long timely tribal
conflict which has carelessly destroyed its economy by 71%

7. Ebonyi state

Unfortunately
this is the only state in the South-East that falls under the top
poorest states in Nigeria with poverty rate of 70.6% due to poverty,
illiteracy and bad government.

8. Bauchi state

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Bauchi was ranked among states that are poor. Statistics
shows that majority of the residents in this area lack the basic
amenities of life and it is a war torn zone. The mortality rate recorded
after the various insurgent attack is overwhelming.

9. Kebbi state

Kebbi
is a state in north-western Nigeria. Its capital is Birnin Kebbi. The
state also listed among the 10 states that have the highest poverty rate
in the country. Its rating is 72%.

10. Zamfara state

With
70.8 percent poverty rate, Zamfara has been ranked by the NBS among the
poorest states in the country 2019. Strife, disease and hunger affects
the residents of this state a lot. poorest states In Nigeria 2020
According To (NBS), click and check it out

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