Nigeria’s latest governance assessment has placed Lagos State, Ogun State, and Kaduna State among the top-performing states in the country, according to the 2025 State Performance Index (pSPI) released by Phillips Consulting.
The report evaluates the performance of Nigeria’s 36 states using a blended methodology that combines objective data and public perception. According to the index, 70 per cent of the scoring is derived from measurable indicators such as audited financial statements, infrastructure development, fiscal sustainability, and service delivery outcomes. The remaining 30 per cent is based on a nationwide citizen perception survey.
In the 2025 rankings, Lagos State emerged as the best-performing state in Nigeria, earning a five-star rating. The commercial hub was commended for its strong fiscal management, infrastructure expansion, and relatively consistent service delivery.
Phillips Consulting noted that the pSPI is designed to encourage transparency, accountability, and healthy competition among state governments, while also providing citizens with a clearer picture of governance performance across the country.
The inclusion of citizen perception in the scoring model, the firm explained, ensures that the index reflects not only statistical performance but also how residents experience governance in their respective states.
The 2025 edition of the pSPI is expected to influence public debate on state-level governance, particularly as stakeholders continue to call for improved transparency and more efficient service delivery across Nigeria.
