A recent report by the CableIndex highlights the varying levels of multidimensional poverty across Nigeria’s states, revealing stark contrasts in living conditions. The report ranks Sokoto as the state with the highest poverty rate, with an alarming 90.5% of its population classified as multidimensionally poor. This is followed by Bayelsa at 88.5%, and Gombe at 86.2%. Other states with significant poverty levels include Jigawa (84.3%), Plateau (84%), and Yobe (83.5%).
In contrast, the southern states appear to fare slightly better, with Lagos recording the lowest poverty rate at 29.4%, followed by Abia (29.8%) and Anambra (32.1%). States such as Ekiti (36%) and Edo (35.4%) also show relatively lower poverty levels.
The figures highlight the disparity in living standards across the country, calling for targeted interventions and policies to address the root causes of poverty in these regions.
States with the Highest Multidimensional Poverty:
1. Sokoto – 90.5%
2. Bayelsa – 88.5%
3. Gombe – 86.2%
4. Jigawa – 84.3%
5. Plateau – 84%
States with the Lowest Multidimensional Poverty:
1. Lagos – 29.4%
2. Abia – 29.8%
3. Anambra – 32.1%
4. Edo – 35.4%
5. Ekiti – 36%
The report underscores the need for more focused development efforts in the states with the highest poverty rates, as the government continues to explore ways to reduce poverty across Nigeria.
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