By Dipo Olowookere

Lagos, Delta and River States have emerged the most competitive states in Nigeria in terms of economy, human capital, infrastructure and institutions.

The ranking was released on Wednesday by the National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria (NCCN) and was witnessed by former Governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke.

The competitiveness index ranked all the 36 states of the federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja across four key areas: Human Capital, Infrastructure, Economy and Institutions and it was the first ever National Competitiveness Report and Sub-National Index in the country.

Chief Executive of NCCN, Mr Chika Mordi, told newsmen at the unveiling of the survey that “Nigeria remains challenged in its competitiveness.

“We expect the SNI to have a catalytic effect in competitive state policies which will ultimately lead to greater business productivity, resulting in job creation and poverty reduction.”

In the index, Borno and Gombe States were ranked 36th and 37th respectively.

According to Mr Mordi, “The index is a culmination of 20 months of intense work. We have worked rigorously to ensure objectivity and transparency in our methodology data collection, analysis and interpretation.

“Where possible we applied effective tools for cross-validation, and ease of replicability. It is by no means perfect, but we envisage improvements with subsequent iterations of the index.”

He said Borno and Zamfara States lost significantly in the area of Human Capital – plagued by issues with healthcare and education.

According to the report, all of the states performed strongly in at least one of the four broad themes, and 23 indicators.

The new Sub-National Index presents a significant platform for research and discussion, elevating the national conversation about moving Nigeria away from crippling oil dependency, and embracing a diversified economy with sustainable market-based development.

The report also emphasizes the importance of competitiveness at the state level, highlighting local and state governance, and the vital role each state plays in the overall path to job-rich growth.

According to NCCN, data were collected for its unprecedented report in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and private surveying agencies.

The organisation conducted a household survey across all 36 states and the FCT, resulting in a sample of 8,147 households.

They also conducted a business climate survey, collecting information from two thousand (2000) private business establishments chosen at random, and using probability proportional to size (PPS) within each sector.

Out of this number, 1820 businesses responded to the survey, representing a 91 percent response rate.

https://www.businesspost.ng/2017/11/02/lagos-delta-rivers-lead-competitiveness-index-nigeria/

Abokis always come last.

Afonjas only saving grace is where flattinos have massively developed for them.

Buhari's fault is all I can say.

Where are the chestbeaters to tell us why Anambra is not at the top of the list?

ArchangeLucifer:
Abokis always come last.

Afonjas only saving grace is where flattinos have massively developed for them.

Buhari's fault is all I can say.

I wonder why flattinos can’t save their own SE from grass.

Which Igbos are developing Yorubaland? You better stop lying to yourself. Abi na Igbos go pay all the loans Lagos State owes for developing its state?

Igbos that can’t develop SE, the size of Oyo state.

Igbos should Ask yorubas how they developed Lagos with cocoa and turned it into a commercial hub so they can replicate it in Anambra. Thanks to Yorubas, Lagos is now becoming a tech hub.

It’s not by mouth. It’s not by ugwu or apku. It’s by the brilliance of a Yoruba man coupled with ewedu and amala.

ArchangeLucifer:
Abokis always come last.

Afonjas only saving grace is where flattinos have massively developed for them.

Buhari's fault is all I can say.

You always like ranting and spewing Rubi...... Sh

sarrki:

You always like ranting and spewing Rubi...... Sh

Ok. Let me please you then.
Northerners always come first...



























in illiteracy & violence!

kn23h:


I wonder why flattinos can’t save their own SE from grass.

Which Igbos are developing Yorubaland? You better stop lying to yourself. Abi na Igbos go pay all the loans Lagos State owes for developing its state?

Igbos that can’t develop SE, the size of Oyo state.

Igbos should Ask yorubas how they developed Lagos with cocoa and turned it into a commercial hub so they can replicate it in Anambra. Thanks to Yorubas, Lagos is now becoming a tech hub.

It’s not by mouth. It’s not by ugwu or apku. It’s by the brilliance of a Yoruba man coupled with ewedu and amala.

How come Ogun, Osun & Oyo, where this same ewedu tastes stronger is underdeveloped?

Why is it only Lagos which happens to be the ONLY state flattinos are found in abundance that is fully developed?

If Afonjas were that innovative and rich, how come their ancestral homes are shanties?

Don't lie to yourself bro...

So you people are not tired of this chest beating? Is this a disease or what?

In U.A.E, Indians constitute over 27% of the population, are more than double the population of the Emiratis in their own country and are represented in every sector (except government) but you don't see Indians bragging about controlling the economy of UAE.

You claim to own SS states too and say we are biafrans wether we like it or not. What the hell is wrong with you people?

ArchangeLucifer:
Abokis always come last.

Afonjas only saving grace is where flattinos have massively developed for them.

Buhari's fault is all I can say.

ArchangeLucifer:


How come Ogun, Osun & Oyo, where this same ewedu tastes stronger is underdeveloped?

Why is it only Lagos which happens to be the ONLY state flattinos are found in abundance that is fully developed?

Tell me which SE State is as developed as Osun and Ogun state.....you must be quite uninformed and clueless to call Ogun undeveloped.

Go to Ibadan, you’ll find many runaway flattinos.

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Delta state? Competitive?
There x Politics....

ArchangeLucifer:






How come Ogun, Osun & Oyo, where this same ewedu tastes stronger is underdeveloped?

Why is it only Lagos which happens to be the ONLY state flattinos are found in abundance that is fully developed?

If Afonjas were that innovative and rich, how come their ancestral homes are shanties?

Don't lie to yourself bro...

So you mean Igbos are not found in abundance in alaigbo?