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See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by thiagoneves(op): 7:25am On Oct 11, 2015
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, these 10 states are the poorest in Nigeria with over 70% poverty rate.

A survey carried out on the bureau’s website, disclosed that Sokoto remains the poorest state in Nigeria with an 81.2% poverty rate.

1. Sokoto

Sokoto has unfriendly climate conditions with temperature going as high as 45C on a normal day. Most parts of the state are rural areas and over eighty percent (80%) of the inhabitants of Sokoto practice one form of agriculture or another.

2. Katsina

Katsina is a state in North central Nigeria and has the highest poverty prevalence among all states in the region.

3. Adamawa

Formed in 1991 from the extinct Gongola state, Adamawa has of late been terrorized by the Boko Haram terrorists, disrupting its economic development and growth.

4. Gombe

Gombe is another North eastern state which suffers sporadic attacks from terrorists.

5. Jigawa

Jigawa state is situated in the north-western part of the country. It is mostly populated by the Hausa/Fulani, who are spread throughout the state. It has a 74.1 percent poverty rate.

6. Plateau

Plateau state is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria haunted by some terrorist attacks and tribal clashes from time to time, especially clashes between Fulani herdsmen and its inhabitants.

7. Ebonyi

Ebonyi is the only south-eastern state among the top 9 poorest country.

8. Bauchi

In Hausa the word Bauchi meansthe land of freedom and tourism. However recent Boko Haram adventures in the area, though few, have driven tourists away from the area.

9. Kebbi

It is bordered by Sokoto State,Niger State,Dosso Regionin the Republic of Niger and the nation of Benin. The recently concluded Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), stands out as one of Nigeria’s most sophisticated airports and is expected to boost the state’s economy.

10. Zamfara

Recently the governor was blasted for the “alarming scope of economic dangers and its potential threat to the economic development of the state,” by the Zamfara Budget Working Group.

Niger is the state with the lowest poverty rate which is 33.8%. It was followed by Osun (37.9%) and Ondo (45.7%).

Bayelsa (47%) and Lagos (48.6%) have less than 50% poverty rate.

The average poverty rate in the Northwest geopolitical zone is 71.4%, which remained the highest in the said area.

It is followed by the Northeast region which has 69.1% and the North central region which has 60.7%.

Poverty was least dominant in the Southwest (49.8%), South-South (55.5%), and South-East regions (59.5%).

Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Tallesty1(m): 7:30am On Oct 11, 2015
Though I don't know the state that much but I didn't expect Ebonyi to be there.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by 48noble(m): 7:36am On Oct 11, 2015
Bornu state suppose follow sokoto
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Greyworld: 7:38am On Oct 11, 2015
Boko haram has finished the North.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by badnature: 7:39am On Oct 11, 2015
the are the one collecting the biggest allocations,yet the are poorest
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:40am On Oct 11, 2015
Ok, Osun state should be number one



shocked
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:41am On Oct 11, 2015
Where is Osun in that list? You people must be seriously joking!! Osun state should be the very first state in that list
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by stinggy(m): 7:44am On Oct 11, 2015
Storeburn:
Ok, Osun state should be number one

shocked
chukwudi44:
Where is Osun in that list? You people must be seriously joking!! Osun state should be the very first state in that list
You two are foolish to say the least.
Offence meant.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by warrior01: 7:44am On Oct 11, 2015
You better don't take that rubbish serious. Realistically, we know where poverty is prevalent most in the various parts of Nigeria. Believe this trash at your own peril
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by powerfulsettingz: 7:52am On Oct 11, 2015
foolish list from foolish sources
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:56am On Oct 11, 2015
stinggy:
You two are foolish to say the least.
Offence meant.

And to say that you're mentally unfit?, i am very correct .
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by walemoney007(m): 8:01am On Oct 11, 2015
chukwudi44:
Where is Osun in that list? You people must be seriously joking!! Osun state should be the very first state in that list
I don't think you can be up to 20yrs...2go is meant for boys like you
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Ugomba(m): 8:01am On Oct 11, 2015
@OP.. Kastina is in North West and not North Central. where is your source?
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by walemoney007(m): 8:03am On Oct 11, 2015
warrior01:
You better don't take that rubbish serious. Realistically, we know where poverty is prevalent most in the various parts of Nigeria. Believe this trash at your own peril
e pain this one grin...when UN release their own,ibos said nah lie,,now this one nah nija own ibos are still saying nah lie grin......we southerners know the most backward region and state in the southern part of Nigeria grin
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by vedd: 8:12am On Oct 11, 2015
Storeburn:
Ok, Osun state should be number one [/right]
shocked
chukwudi44:
Where is Osun in that list? You people must be seriously joking!! Osun state should be the very first state in that list
It's about facts and statistics. Not how you want it to be.
This is why an iboman's analysts is never reliable and will never be taken seriously. Too much sentiments and no objectivity.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by ChimaAdeoye: 8:14am On Oct 11, 2015
badnature:
[size=28pt] the are the one collecting the biggest allocations,yet the are poorest [/size]
Told them lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed huh huh huh huh huh huh huh
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by nobilie: 8:25am On Oct 11, 2015
My qiestion:

- source?
- what yadstick was used in measuring poverty levels among the states?

Then on a different ground, why are the said States poor?
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Nobody: 8:33am On Oct 11, 2015
vedd:
It's about facts and statistics. Not how you want it to be.
This is why an iboman's analysts is never reliable and will never be taken seriously. Too much sentiments and no objectivity.


And who says i am ibo? Abi shey iwo lo bi mi?
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Omololu007(m): 8:37am On Oct 11, 2015
nobilie:
My qiestion:

- source?
- what yadstick was used in measuring poverty levels among the states?

Then on a different ground, why are the said States poor?
you can direct your question to the National bureau of statistics
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Omololu007(m): 8:38am On Oct 11, 2015
thiagoneves:
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, these 10 states are the poorest in Nigeria with over 70% poverty rate.

A survey carried out on the bureau’s website, disclosed that Sokoto remains the poorest state in Nigeria with an 81.2% poverty rate.

1. Sokoto

Sokoto has unfriendly climate conditions with temperature going as high as 45C on a normal day. Most parts of the state are rural areas and over eighty percent (80%) of the inhabitants of Sokoto practice one form of agriculture or another.

2. Katsina

Katsina is a state in North central Nigeria and has the highest poverty prevalence among all states in the region.

3. Adamawa

Formed in 1991 from the extinct Gongola state, Adamawa has of late been terrorized by the Boko Haram terrorists, disrupting its economic development and growth.

4. Gombe

Gombe is another North eastern state which suffers sporadic attacks from terrorists.

5. Jigawa

Jigawa state is situated in the north-western part of the country. It is mostly populated by the Hausa/Fulani, who are spread throughout the state. It has a 74.1 percent poverty rate.

6. Plateau

Plateau state is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria haunted by some terrorist attacks and tribal clashes from time to time, especially clashes between Fulani herdsmen and its inhabitants.

7. Ebonyi

Ebonyi is the only south-eastern state among the top 9 poorest country.

8. Bauchi

In Hausa the word Bauchi meansthe land of freedom and tourism. However recent Boko Haram adventures in the area, though few, have driven tourists away from the area.

9. Kebbi

It is bordered by Sokoto State,Niger State,Dosso Regionin the Republic of Niger and the nation of Benin. The recently concluded Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), stands out as one of Nigeria’s most sophisticated airports and is expected to boost the state’s economy.

10. Zamfara

Recently the governor was blasted for the “alarming scope of economic dangers and its potential threat to the economic development of the state,” by the Zamfara Budget Working Group.

Niger is the state with the lowest poverty rate which is 33.8%. It was followed by Osun (37.9%) and Ondo (45.7%).

Bayelsa (47%) and Lagos (48.6%) have less than 50% poverty rate.

The average poverty rate in the Northwest geopolitical zone is 71.4%, which remained the highest in the said area.

It is followed by the Northeast region which has 69.1% and the North central region which has 60.7%.

Poverty was least dominant in the Southwest (49.8%), South-South (55.5%), and South-East regions (59.5%).
please were is your source? Add it to it
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Uniben4sure: 8:45am On Oct 11, 2015
Katsina state is not in the north central but north west.

Take note @op.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Mooaloji(m): 9:40am On Oct 11, 2015
Where is Kogi? Kogi suppose to be on that list. Proudly IgalaboY.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Commandoabdul(m): 9:46am On Oct 11, 2015
What about Kwara state?
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:53am On Oct 11, 2015
edo state is a cursed state full of italian deportees amd witches. take it or leave it grin grin grin.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by thiagoneves(op): 9:57am On Oct 11, 2015
lygn19:
edo state is a cursed state full of italian deportees amd witches. take it or leave it grin grin grin.
the same way igboland is a land full of Criminals, losers of the civil war, erosion ravaged people, bastards, wailers and never do well.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Crocz(m): 10:03am On Oct 11, 2015
I think this survey is based on per capital income of its indigens or the headline doesn't reflect the content.

"Poor States or States with highest level of poverty?"

If poor states:
How are the supposed "poor" states paying the highest bursary in Nigeria. The least those Northern state pay as bursary for student is 16K, not bad for a "poor" state
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:21am On Oct 11, 2015
thiagoneves:
the same way igboland is a land full of Criminals, losers of the civil war, erosion ravaged people, bastards, wailers and never do well.
edo thief go back to the southwest. parasites that want to steal southsouth oil.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by Ugomba(m): 10:25am On Oct 11, 2015
Crocz:
I think this survey is based on per capital income of its indigens or the headline doesn't reflect the content.

"Poor States or States with highest level of poverty?"

If poor states:
How are the supposed "poor" states paying the highest bursary in Nigeria. The least those Northern state pay as bursary for student is 16K, not bad for a "poor" state
you deserve a bottle of cold Gulder for this comment.. The Headline is misleading.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by FKO81(m): 10:38am On Oct 11, 2015
thiagoneves:
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, these 10 states are the poorest in Nigeria with over 70% poverty rate.

A survey carried out on the bureau’s website, disclosed that Sokoto remains the poorest state in Nigeria with an 81.2% poverty rate.

1. Sokoto

Sokoto has unfriendly climate conditions with temperature going as high as 45C on a normal day. Most parts of the state are rural areas and over eighty percent (80%) of the inhabitants of Sokoto practice one form of agriculture or another.

2. Katsina

Katsina is a state in North central Nigeria and has the highest poverty prevalence among all states in the region.

3. Adamawa

Formed in 1991 from the extinct Gongola state, Adamawa has of late been terrorized by the Boko Haram terrorists, disrupting its economic development and growth.

4. Gombe

Gombe is another North eastern state which suffers sporadic attacks from terrorists.

5. Jigawa

Jigawa state is situated in the north-western part of the country. It is mostly populated by the Hausa/Fulani, who are spread throughout the state. It has a 74.1 percent poverty rate.

6. Plateau

Plateau state is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria haunted by some terrorist attacks and tribal clashes from time to time, especially clashes between Fulani herdsmen and its inhabitants.

7. Ebonyi

Ebonyi is the only south-eastern state among the top 9 poorest country.

8. Bauchi

In Hausa the word Bauchi meansthe land of freedom and tourism. However recent Boko Haram adventures in the area, though few, have driven tourists away from the area.

9. Kebbi

It is bordered by Sokoto State,Niger State,Dosso Regionin the Republic of Niger and the nation of Benin. The recently concluded Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), stands out as one of Nigeria’s most sophisticated airports and is expected to boost the state’s economy.

10. Zamfara

Recently the governor was blasted for the “alarming scope of economic dangers and its potential threat to the economic development of the state,” by the Zamfara Budget Working Group.

Niger is the state with the lowest poverty rate which is 33.8%. It was followed by Osun (37.9%) and Ondo (45.7%).

Bayelsa (47%) and Lagos (48.6%) have less than 50% poverty rate.

The average poverty rate in the Northwest geopolitical zone is 71.4%, which remained the highest in the said area.

It is followed by the Northeast region which has 69.1% and the North central region which has 60.7%.

Poverty was least dominant in the Southwest (49.8%), South-South (55.5%), and South-East regions (59.5%).
Oluwale list, give us link to NBS.
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by neolboy(m): 10:50am On Oct 11, 2015
Despite their gra gra na north poor pass. Mitchewww
Re: See The 10 Poorest States In Nigeria by LastProphet: 11:22am On Oct 11, 2015
thiagoneves:
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, these 10 states are the poorest in Nigeria with over 70% poverty rate.

A survey carried out on the bureau’s website, disclosed that Sokoto remains the poorest state in Nigeria with an 81.2% poverty rate.

1. Sokoto

Sokoto has unfriendly climate conditions with temperature going as high as 45C on a normal day. Most parts of the state are rural areas and over eighty percent (80%) of the inhabitants of Sokoto practice one form of agriculture or another.

2. Katsina

Katsina is a state in North central Nigeria and has the highest poverty prevalence among all states in the region.

3. Adamawa

Formed in 1991 from the extinct Gongola state, Adamawa has of late been terrorized by the Boko Haram terrorists, disrupting its economic development and growth.

4. Gombe

Gombe is another North eastern state which suffers sporadic attacks from terrorists.

5. Jigawa

Jigawa state is situated in the north-western part of the country. It is mostly populated by the Hausa/Fulani, who are spread throughout the state. It has a 74.1 percent poverty rate.

6. Plateau

Plateau state is the twelfth largest state of Nigeria haunted by some terrorist attacks and tribal clashes from time to time, especially clashes between Fulani herdsmen and its inhabitants.

7. Ebonyi

Ebonyi is the only south-eastern state among the top 9 poorest country.

8. Bauchi

In Hausa the word Bauchi meansthe land of freedom and tourism. However recent Boko Haram adventures in the area, though few, have driven tourists away from the area.

9. Kebbi

It is bordered by Sokoto State,Niger State,Dosso Regionin the Republic of Niger and the nation of Benin. The recently concluded Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA), stands out as one of Nigeria’s most sophisticated airports and is expected to boost the state’s economy.

10. Zamfara

Recently the governor was blasted for the “alarming scope of economic dangers and its potential threat to the economic development of the state,” by the Zamfara Budget Working Group.

Niger is the state with the lowest poverty rate which is 33.8%. It was followed by Osun (37.9%) and Ondo (45.7%).

Bayelsa (47%) and Lagos (48.6%) have less than 50% poverty rate.

The average poverty rate in the Northwest geopolitical zone is 71.4%, which remained the highest in the said area.

It is followed by the Northeast region which has 69.1% and the North central region which has 60.7%.

Poverty was least dominant in the Southwest (49.8%), South-South (55.5%), and South-East regions (59.5%).
anywhere islam is entrenched will be poor
EXCEPT they have oil or some natural advantage
they dont have to pay for. quote me everywhere. sad but true
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