The Richest States in Nigeria - Number One is richer than A lot of Countries in Africa

Nigeria is the most populous black nation on earth and one of the richest in Africa even though it struggles with poverty, lack of employment opportunities, infrastructure and corruption.

Nigeria has thirty-six states and some of these states are far richer than some countries across the world. Here is a list of the richest states in Nigeria based on their GDP


1. Lagos State:
This is the most populous state in Nigeria, Lagos is located in Southwest Nigeria, it is the most populated State in Nigeria and it is the state with the smallest landmass. it is a coastal state with the highest Internal Generating revenue in Nigeria.

Lagos is the fifth largest economy in Africa surpassing the likes of Ghana, Togo, Cameroon and even. It has a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 33,679 billion dollars

2. Rivers State
Rivers State is the second on the list of the richest States in Nigeria. River State is an oil-rich state in the Niger Delta region. The oil-rich state is rich in natural resources and it's known for farming, fishing and other commercial activities. Rivers State has a GDP of $21,073 Billion. River State host the headquarters of major corporations like Shell, NNPC, Total etc

3. Delta State
Delta State is another oil-rich state in Nigeria and produces a major of Nigeria's crude oil, It is currently the third richest state in Nigeria with an IGP of The State also boast of so many natural resources. It is one of the richest states in Nigeria with a GDP of $16,749 billion.

4. Oyo state
Oyo State is also one of the richest States in Nigeria and one of the popular tourist destinations in Nigeria. It boasts of the largest city in West Africa with a population of six million people. It has a GDP of $16,121 billion.

5. Imo State
Imo State is the richest State in the South East and one of the richest States in Nigeria occupying the number 5th position. It has a GDP of $14,212 dollars.

6. Kano State
Kano is on number 6 of the richest states in Nigeria it is located in the core northern part of Nigeria $12,393 billion.

7. Edo State
At number 7 is Edo State with a Gross Domestic Product of $11,888 billion. It is blessed with lots of natural resources. It is ranked the seventh richest states in Nigeria.

8. Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom is one of the tourist destinations States in Nigeria it is also an oil-producing State. It is ranked 8th richest states in Nigeria with a GDP of $11,179 billion.

9. Ogun State
Ogun State is also one of the richest states in Nigeria located in South-West Nigeria. It has a GDP of $10,470 billion. It has a population of over 4 million people. Ogun State is also one of the industrial hubs in Nigeria making it one of the richest states in Nigeria.

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