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Nigeria
is the largest country in Africa. The population of Nigeria is over
180 million people. According to the administrative division, there are
36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory. Can you name
the richest state in Nigeria? Find the answer here! To find the answer
to the question – “Which state is the richest state in Nigeria?” – It`s
necessary to look at GDP of the state. Gross Domestic Product is a
final market price of all produced goods and services. The total GDP of
Nigeria in 2016 was around $1.166 trillion. Therefore, GDP can give the
closest answer about the richest state in Nigeria 2017.20.Plateau State $5.54 billion
This state is located in in the centre of the country. The total of the state covers around 3,178 square kilometres. This state is a paradise for tourists. There are plenty sights to visit in this state, like the Wildlife Safari Park, the National Museum in Jos, The Museum of Traditional Nigerian Architecture, Jos Zoo, Assop Falls, Kurra Falls, Wase Rock, the Kerang highlands. The total GDP of the region is $5.154 billion, per capita is $1.1587
19.Borno State $5.18 billion
Borno
state is in the list of the richest state in Nigeria. The state is
located in the North East part of Nigeria. It covers the territory
around 57,79 square kilometres. The total GDP of the region is $5.18
billion, per capita is $1.214. The total population is around six
million people. The dominant ethnic group in the state is the Kanuri.
This region suffered from the severe attacks of Islamist groups. One of
the most notable groups is Boko Haram.18.Niger state $6.002 billion
The
Niger state is located in the East Central Nigeria and considered to
be the largest state in the country. It covers the territory of 76.363
square kilometres. It`s one of the richest states in Nigeria with the
total GDP of the region of $6.002 billion, per capita of $1.480. Still,
it`s not the most populated state in the country. The total population
is around four million people. It has two major hydroelectric power
stations the Shiroro Dam and the Kainji Dam.17.Katsina State $6.022 billion
This
state is located in the North-West zone of Nigeria. It`s one of the
smallest states in Nigeria. Katsina State covers the territory around
24.192 square kilometres. The total population of the state is 6,5
million people, where the largest ethnic group is the Hausa. The
dominant religion of the Katsina State is Islam. The total GDP of the
state is $6.022 billion, per capita is $1.017. Katsina State is the
capital of education in Nigeria. This member of top 20 richest state of
Nigeria has schools and universities, like Hassan Usman Katsina
Polytech, AlQalam University Katsina, Federal College of Education,
Federal University of Agriculture, Yusufu Bala Usman College of Legal
and General studies.16.Anambra State $6.764 billion
The
state is located in the South Central region of the country. It covers
the territory around 4.844 square kilometres, which makes it the
second smallest state in Nigeria after Lagos State. The indigenous and
dominant ethnic group in the state is the Igbo. The total GDP of the
state is $6.744 billion, per capita is $1.615. The state is rich in oil
and gas resources. Therefore, the Government plans to build refineries
in the state for increasing of crude oil production.15.Benue State $6.864 billion
The
state is situated in the South East of Nigeria. It covers the
territory around 34.059 square kilometres. The total GDP of the state is
$6.864 billion, per capita is $1.592. The total population is around
4.5 million people. The Benue state is rich in agricultural resources.
It claims to be the food basket of Nigeria. The state produces cocoyam,
sesame, millet, sorghum, soybean, maize, potato, cassava, beans, rice
and yam. The economy of the region is dependent on the agricultural
sector. Around 80% of the state`s population is engaged in agriculture.14.Osun State $7.28 billion
13.Ondo State $8.414 billion
It`s
one of the richest states in Nigeria 2017. Ondo State is located in
the South East part of Nigeria and covers the territory of 15.500
square kilometres. The overall population of the state is 3.5 million
people. The total GDP of the state is $8.414 billion, per capita is
$2.392. There are many ethnic groups in the state, like the Owo, Ondo,
Ilaje, Oktipupa, Akure and Akoko. The dominant religion of the State is
Islam.11.Cross River State $9.292 billion
The
State is situated in the South East part of Nigeria. It borders
Cameroon on the East. The total area of the state is 20.156 square
kilometres. The overall population is around four million people. The
state is composed of three major ethnic groups: the Bekwarra, the
Ejagham and the Efik. The total GDP of the state is $9.292 billion, per
capita is $5150.
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