You think those states are created to have good IGR? Those states are created to have more northerners in the National Assembly, by so doing anything that tend to affect the north will not be passed...if u know u kno

Nigeria is home of Poverty and Disease so we were treated like ordinary citizen of the world...

Kogi should appear thrice on the list...ayam disappointed!!!

No South West states. Next Level is sure

Where is Delta State and Rivers State

I know it, born to rule region, wonder what would have happened if they weren't opportune to hijack power

Lol who else noticed that Buhari and atiku state is there see how northern states just chop all the awards

Better put my Benue state there o. These people no get sense for this our side at all.

They have the richest man in Africa, yet they are the poorest. They have the highest leaders in Nigeria, yet they are the poorest. What an irony.

What is Ebonyi doing on that list??
Abi they are also doing federal character for this ranking??
Mtcheew....we won't take it.

NON VIABLE STATES.


Arewa soldiers proliferated states every nook and cranny of the former northern region to make Arewa persons win Nigeria presidential elections, to draw in more money to Arewa from federal allocations.


Land mass or population is never used as yardstick to determine where and how many new political units, like States or local government areas, can be created in any region of a country formed by diverse regions.

There should have been more States in the southern regions than in the northern region after Abacha created the last batch of states.

As long as Osun is not on the list, then this list is rubbish

CharleyBright:
The North.

You can be doubly sure that the Northern Nigeria will top in all the Negativities... poverty, illiteracy, terrorism, drug addiction, child marriage, out of school children, population explosion, violence, riot killings, political thuggery. ... just name it.


And yet the North has produced more Presidents and Heads of State than any other part of Nigeria with nothing to show for on their people and region.
And yet still, even with the high rate of illiteracy in the North, they still get the juiciest of government jobs and appointments.

I am not understanding the North.

quota system at work....

U can't find them in high positions in private sectors.

xynerise:
Ebonyi State had to be the Southern Traitor in the Poverty list .

I really don't believe any state is poor, it all boils down to mindset of the citizens and how well they utilize opportunities.

35k
Lagos, Nigeria.
www.nairaland.com/attachments/8735246_img20190205154255_jpeg37e4a297b9cf404a589c7f5147bc5271

THS IS WHY NIGERIA IS RANKED 20TH IN THE WORLD AS THE POOREST COUNTRY. JUST IN 4 YEARS OF APC REGIME. EXPECT MORE IF BUHARI RULES AGAIN

Please understanding makes a good student... its a question not that they are really the poorest states in Nigeria... READ THE HEADLINE AGAIN.

Palmerbarry:
I'm surprised Sokoto is among.

Bros, I'm still in shock... Seeing Sokoto on the list made me believe the statistics is a cursory survey.

emmyw:
Checkout List Of Top 10 Poorest States In Nigeria | We all know that Nigeria is known as the Giant of Africa. A country well-known for wealth but we still see that some states in Nigeria are far behind when it comes to economic growth and development.


3. Adamawa State
In 1991, Adamawa State emerged from the previously existing Gongola State and recently, it is one of the Northern States already devastated by Boko Haram sect. Due to this terrorist devastation, Adamawa suffers from poor rates of economic growth and economic development. Although Yola –the capital city of Adamawa State –is under transformation and is currently equipped with amenities such as traffic lights, street lights and motorable roads, Adamawa State lags behind due to the poor rates of development across its various other areas.

As obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics, Adamawa State is associated with a poverty rate estimated at 74.2%.

I thought Atiku was from Adamawa, until someone said he's from Cameroon. However, he spend his lifetime in Adamawa. How is it possible that the Adamawa people are 3rd poorest people in Nigeria? Atiku was head of economic council and Vice President for 8years, a wealthy business tycoon, yet his people are the poorest.

The most mind boggling thing is that people still believe Atiku's presidency will empower them, give them jobs and lift them out of poverty.

Me: Charity begins at home.

kollinskollins:
BENIN should be there na

You mean BENIN STATE?

Kogi and Benue should be among the list.

was expecting to see the entire north east & north west except kano & kaduna or what do u think?

theenchanter:
quota system at work....

U can't find them in high positions in private sectors.

Liar!!!
Check properly, which private sector?

Adamawa and katsina where the two major presidential candidates come from make the list,what a big shame. Presidential candidates from the poor states using monies stolen from the rich states to campaign and buy over people from the rich states;how messed up.

kollinskollins:
BENIN should be there na

juju fall on you

Op what of Osun state

globemoney:
FAKE... NO OSUN STATE MEANS ITS FAKE

Osun have the Lowest poverty rate in Nigeria

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pulse.ng/news/local/osun-now-has-the-lowest-poverty-rate-in-nigeria/2d2ft0c.amp

donbenie:
You mean BENIN STATE?

Nigerians need re-education... it's really mind boggling how many Nigerians who don't know the difference between states and their capitals.