4th Performing Governor in Nigeria - Governor Charles Soludo

Integrity Governance Rankings – 2025

Key Achievements - Governance Impact

The 4th best-performing governor in Nigeria for 2025 is Prof. Charles Soludo, who scored 64% in the IIAA Governance Ranking. He is highly rated for his strong effort in protecting lives and property, placing security at the center of his administration while pushing industrial and economic reforms. His government has focused on stabilizing the state economy, especially in the face of separatist-related security challenges in the South-East. Prof. Soludo also earned recognition for strong prioritization of infrastructure spending.

. His administration has shown a clear commitment to long-term capital projects and excelled in key infrastructure sectors. He ranked 4th in Nigeria for Capital Expenditure (CapEx) per resident in 2024, spending ₦59,117 per person. He also ranked 2nd in the 2025 State Capital Spending Ranking, with a CapEx prioritization ratio of 0.33, showing a strong focus on infrastructure development. In addition, he is a top performer in Nigeria’s 2025 E-Governance Performance Index, noted for major spending on digital infrastructure and improved online public services