13th Performing Governor in Nigeria - Engr. Abba Yusuf

Integrity Governance Rankings – 2025

Key Achievements - Governance Impact

The 13th best-performing governor is Engr. Abba Yusuf, scoring 56%. He is a national leader in climate governance and large-scale urban renewal projects. Governor Yusuf has focused on educational development, including the provision of classrooms, instructional materials, desks, and chairs. Education accounted for 29.5% of the 2024 budget and 31% of the 2025 budget, reflecting strong investment in human capital development. He also scores highly in transparency, accountability, and people-centered governance, which are pillars of social justice.