See the highest and least indebted states in Nigeria in 2022

  • Lagos, Ogun, Delta, Imo, and Akwa Ibom States are Nigeria’s most indebted states
  • The states owe 34% of states $5.34 billion in domestic debts, according to DMO
  • The least indebted states in Nigeria are Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, and Nasarawa

Five Nigerian states hold more than a third of the total domestic debt owed by state governments in Nigeria.

The highest indebted states are Lagos, Delta, Ogun, Akwa Ibom, and Imo.