Jigawa leads Northwest in performance index, places second nationally

According to the report, the state’s strong showing was driven by exceptional fiscal discipline, the lowest debt burden per capita in Nigeria, relatively stable agricultural activity despite regional security challenges, and sustained improvements in governance and public service delivery.) State Performance Index (pSPI) 2026 National Assessment Report, reinforcing the state’s growing reputation for prudent governance, fiscal discipline and effective public service delivery.

Highlighting broader regional trends, the report identified the North-West as Nigeria’s second-best-performing geopolitical zone on the Momentum Index, noting that Jigawa’s fiscal discipline and reform efforts anchored the zone’s strong performance, alongside notable contributions from Kano and Sokoto.