Delta State has emerged as the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI).
The latest ranking placed Delta State second nationwide with a score of 70 per cent, closely trailing Kaduna State, which topped the index with 73 per cent. The ranking places Delta ahead of 34 other states, including Anambra, Niger, Ekiti, Akwa Ibom, Lagos, Oyo, Enugu, and Borno.
Ejes Gist News reports that Governor Oborevwori’s second-place finish is a significant recognition of his administration’s performance in governance, infrastructure development, public service delivery, and overall management of state affairs.
According to the report, Kaduna State under Governor Uba Sani ranked first with 73 per cent. Anambra State led by Governor Charles Soludo placed third with 65.5 per cent, while Niger State under Governor Mohammed Umar Bago took fourth with 65.1 per cent.
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Ekiti State, governed by Biodun Oyebanji, came fifth with 64.5 per cent. Akwa Ibom and Lagos States, led by Governors Umo Eno and Babajide Sanwo-Olu respectively, each scored 64 per cent to occupy sixth and seventh positions.
Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde secured eighth place with 61 per cent, followed by Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah with 56.5 per cent. Borno State, led by Governor Babagana Zulum, completed the top ten with 54 per cent.
The report also identified the lowest-performing states, with Taraba State ranking last overall with a governance score of 20 per cent. Yobe, Benue, Rivers, Plateau, and Kebbi were also among the bottom performers.
Delta’s strong showing is expected to further boost public confidence in the Oborevwori administration’s MORE Agenda, which has driven extensive investments in roads, bridges, healthcare, education, and other critical sectors across the state.
The Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies noted that the Governance Performance Index serves as a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of state governments while promoting accountability, transparency, and sustainable development across the federation.
