19th Performing Governor in Nigeria - Governor Hope Uzodimma

Integrity Governance Rankings – 2025

Key Achievements - Governance Impact

The 19th best-performing governor is Sen. Hope Uzodimma, scoring 51%. Governor Uzodimma has focused on enhanced infrastructure development and preparing Imo State for industrialization, leveraging the state’s gas potential. He implemented a significant salary increase in August 2025, raising the minimum wage to ₦104,000, a ₦34,000 premium above the national floor, improving the welfare of civil servants across the state.