Abia State has been named Nigeria’s second‑highest‑performing state in the revised 2026 Phillips Consulting report, according to a recent announcement from the firm.
The updated report, which reassesses the economic performance of Nigerian states, notes that Abia has achieved the largest momentum gain among all states surveyed.
While the report does not disclose the specific metrics used to rank the states, it highlights Abia’s rapid progress as a key factor in its high placement.
Abia’s ranking places it just behind the top state in the country, underscoring the state’s growing economic dynamism within Nigeria’s diverse regional landscape.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
