Top 10 poorest states in Nigeria

Nigeria has vast natural resources and potential for growth but it continues to grapple with high poverty rates, particularly in certain regions. Most of the poorest states are concentrated in the northern region, where insecurity, infrastructural decay, weak institutions, and low human development indices persist. While various government interventions and programs have been introduced to tackle poverty, progress has been slow due to corruption, mismanagement, and lack of sustainable planning.H