Ogun Ranked Nigeria’s Second Best Performing State as pSPI Report Highlights Growth and Investment Potentials
Ogun State has been recognised as Nigeria’s second-best performing state in the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI), released by Phillips Consulting. This achievement underscores the tangible impact of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ISEYA development agenda on the state’s residents and its growing reputation as a hub for progress and investment.
The comprehensive report places Ogun just behind Lagos State, which ranked first nationally, in a thorough assessment of governance, economic performance, infrastructure development, and citizen wellbeing. Kaduna, Adamawa, and Niger states rounded out the top five rankings.
The annual pSPI evaluates all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) through a methodology that combines 70% objective data with 30% citizen perception surveys. The objective data considers critical metrics such as fiscal management, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic activity, while the perception surveys reflect residents’ views on governance and public service quality.
The report highlights Ogun State’s notable achievements across multiple development indicators, particularly its expanding industrial base, sustained infrastructure investments, economic competitiveness, and its strategic location as a manufacturing hub adjoining Lagos State.
It also notes Ogun’s success in attracting significant investments in logistics, agro-processing, housing, and industrial parks—factors that have bolstered its economic profile and contributed to its improved national standing.
Phillips Consulting emphasises that the pSPI serves as a governance scorecard aimed at guiding policymakers, investors, development partners, and citizens in evaluating state performance and development outcomes across Nigeria.
The 2025 edition reinforces Ogun State’s reputation as a premier destination for sustainable growth, industrial expansion, and investment, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure, diversify economic opportunities, and enhance residents’ quality of life.