Jigawa state has emerged Nigeria’s second most improved state in the Phillips Consulting (PCL) 2026 State Performance Index.
This was contained in a statement released Sunday evening by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mohammed Hamisu Gumel.
The 2026 National Assessment Report said the ranking reinforces the state’s growing reputation for prudent governance, fiscal discipline and effective public service delivery.
The report also ranked Jigawa as the highest performing state in the North-west geopolitical zone on the 2026 Momentum Index.
In addition, the state was ranked second in the country for overall citizen satisfaction, with a score of 3.69 out of 5, reflecting strong public confidence in the administration’s performance.
The independent assessment evaluated all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) across 37 governance and development indicators.