Kaduna State has been ranked the best-governed state in Nigeria, clinching the top spot in the newly released CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI) with a score of 73%.
The ranking reflects Kaduna’s outstanding strides in transparency, e-governance, and service delivery under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani.
The CGPI, published by the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), evaluated all 36 states across key metrics including digital governance, public accountability, responsiveness, and administrative efficiency. Kaduna outperformed Delta (70%), Anambra (65.5%), Niger (65.1%), and Lagos (64%), among others.
This top ranking underscores the effectiveness of Governor Uba Sani’s reform-driven administration, which has focused on digitizing government services, enforcing fiscal discipline, empowering communities, and expanding social services, especially in underserved areas.
Observers say Kaduna’s performance is a result of deliberate policies that place the welfare of citizens at the heart of governance. The state has introduced digital monitoring systems, revamped healthcare and educational infrastructure, and improved inclusivity through programs for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
“This is a clear validation of Governor Uba Sani’s vision — one that’s rooted in good governance, not grandstanding,” said policy analyst Dr. Fatima Lawal.
The CGPI is seen as one of the most credible independent assessments of state governance in Nigeria, and Kaduna’s position at the top reaffirms its status as a model for others.
As challenges of leadership persist across the nation, Kaduna’s milestone offers a shining example of what is possible when competence, accountability, and vision align.
