There’ll be a study of the richest states in the South East Nigeria by size of economy in this article. Using the 2020 data brought up by Kingmakers regarding their economy size, we’d present these richest states. It is good you know that judging these states by the size of their economy is far better than judging them by their human capital development as it states the investment and production capacity of the states.
Aside from that, these states shall also be judged in a little way according to the provision of social amenities to their citizens in the different states.
Richest States in South East Nigeria
1. Rivers State
Population: 7,817,865
Landmass: 10,575 kilometers square
Economy Size: $18,655,004,840
Biggest Sector in Economy: Oil/Gas
23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State:
Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor, Okrika, Ogu-Bolo, Eleme, Tai, Gokana, Khana, Oyigbo, Opobo-Nkoro, Andoni, Bonny, Degema, Asari-Toru, Akuku-Toru, Abua-Odual, Ahoada West, Ahoada East, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni, Emohua, Ikwerre, Etche, Omuma
Mineral Resources in Rivers State:
Oil/Gas, Silica sand, Clay
Top Sectors to Invest in Rivers State
Oil/Gas
IT and other Services
Business Processing and Servicing
Agro-allied
Energy & Manufacturing
2. Delta State
Population: 6,037,668
Landmass: 17, 108 kilometers square
Economy Size: $14,751,472,570
Biggest Sector in Economy: Oil/Gas & Agriculture
25 Local Government Areas in Delta State:
Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Okpe, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Uvwie, Aniocha South, Aniocha North, Ika North, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Ukwuani, Bomadi, Burutu, Isoko North, Isoko South, Patani, Warri North, Warri South, Warri South West
Mineral Resources in Delta State:
Oil/Gas, Silica sand, Tar sand, Clay, Limestone
Top Sectors to Invest in Delta State
Oil/Gas
Agro-allied
Aquaculture
Energy
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Hospitality & Leisure
3. Imo State
Population: 5,766,234
Landmass: 5,288 kilometers square
Economy Size: $13,492,238,667
Biggest Sector of Economy: Hospitality & Leisure, Oil/Gas
27 Local Government Areas in Imo State:
Aboh Mbaise, Ahiazu Mbaise, Ehime Mbano, Ezinihite-Mbaise, Ideato North, Ideato South, Ihitte/Uboma, Ikeduru, Isiala Mbano, Isu, Mbaitoli, Ngor-Okpala, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Obowo, Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema, Okigwe, Onuimo, Orlu, Oru East, Oru West, Owerri Municipal, Owerri North, Owerri West
Mineral Resources in Imo State:
Oil/Gas, Silica, Salt, Clay, Phosphate
Top Sectors to Invest in Imo State
Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
Agro-allied
Education
Business Process Outsourcing
IT and other Services
Oil/Gas
Mining & Energy
4. Akwa Ibom State
Population: 5,867,932
Landmass: 6,900 kilometers square
Economy Size: $10,154,048,645
Biggest Sector of Economy: Oil/Gas & Agriculture
31 Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State:
Abak, Eastern Obolo, Eket, Esit Eket, Essien Udim, Etim Ekpo, Etinan, Ibeno, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Ika, Ikono, Ikot Abasi, Ikot Ekpene, Ini, Itu, Mbo, Mkpat Enin, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Obot Akara, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Udung Uko, Ukanafun, Uruan, Urue-Offong/Oruko, Uyo
Mineral Resources in Akwa Ibom State:
Oil/Gas, Kaolin, Limestone, Silica
Top Sectors to Invest in Akwa Ibom State:
Oil/Gas
Agro-allied
Aquaculture
Mining
Energy & Manufacturing
5. Cross River State
Population: 4,097,147
Landmass: 21,787 kilometers square
Economy Size: $8,201,773,224
Biggest Sector of Economy: Agriculture & Services
18 Local Government Areas in Cross River State:
Abi, Akampa, Akpabuyo, Bakkasi, Calabar Municipal, Calabar South, Etung, Ikom, Obanliku, Obubra, Obudu, Odukpani, Ogoja, Yakur, Yala
Mineral Resources in Cross River State:
Clay, Limestone, Salt, Kaolin, Granite, Basalt, Silica, Feldspar
Top Sectors to Invest in Cross River State
Mining
Agro-allied
Tourism
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Transportation & Energy
6. Abia State
Population: 3,934,157
Landmass: 6,630 kilometers square
Economy Size: $7,078,540,953
Biggest Sector of Economy: Industry and Commerce
17 Local Government Areas in Abia State:
Aba North, Aba South, Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Obingwa, Ikwuano, Bende, Arochukwu, Ohafia, Isiukwuato, Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ugwunagbo, Osisioma, Nnochi
Mineral Resources in Abia State:
Oil/Gas, Clay, Limestone, Iron-ore, Kaolin
Top Sectors to Invest in Abia State
Manufacturing & Supply
Commerce
Mining
Energy
Transportation & Logistics
Agro-allied
Healthcare
7. Anambra State
Population: 5,846,198
Landmass: 4,865 kilometers square
Economy Size: $6,036,241,899
Biggest Sector of Economy: Industry and Commerce
21 Local Government Areas in Anambra State:
Aguata, Awka North, Awka South, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Oyi
Mineral Resources in Anambra State:
Oil/Gas, Kaolin, Limestone, Lead/Zinc ore, Iron-ore.
Top Sectors to Invest in Anambra State
Manufacturing & Supply
Transportation & Logistics
Trading & Commerce
Automobiles
Agro-allied
Textiles
Healthcare
8. Bayelsa State
Population: 1,750,990
Landmass: 9,059 kilometers square
Economy Size: $4,280,713,142
Biggest Sector of Economy: Oil/Gas
8 Local Government Areas in Bayelsa State:
Brass, Ekeremor, Kolokuma/Opokuma, Nembe, Ogbia, Sagbama, Southern Ijaw, Yenegoa
Mineral Resources in Bayelsa State:
Oil/Gas, Silica, Limestone
Top Sectors to Invest in Bayelsa State
Oil/Gas
Transportation/Logistics
Aquaculture
Energy
Mining
Healthcare
Agro-allied
9. Enugu State
Population: 4,683,887
Landmass: 7,534 kilometers square
Economy Size: $4,115,415,401
Biggest Sector of Economy: Agriculture and Services
17 Local Government Areas in Enugu State:
Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South, Ezeagu, Igbo-etiti, Igbo-eze North, Igbo-eze South, Isi-uzo, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji River, Udi, Uzo-uwani
Mineral Resources in Enugu State:
Coal, Iron-ore, Silica sand, Clay, Oil/Gas, Limestone, Lead/Zinc ore
Top Sectors to Invest in Enugu State
Agro-allied
Healthcare
Logistics
IT and other Services
Mining
Energy & Manufacturing
Education
Media & Entertainment
10. Ebonyi State
Population: 3,046,287
Landmass: 6,400 kilometers square
Size of Economy: $2,888,378,681
Biggest Sector of Economy: Agriculture & Mining
13 Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State:
Abakiliki, Izzi, Ezza North, Afikpo South, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi, Oniocha, Ishielu, Ezza South, Ikwo, Afikpo North, Ohaozara, Ivo
Mineral Resources of Ebonyi State:
Salt, Limestone, Lead/Zinc ore
Top Sectors to Invest in Ebonyi State
Agro-allied
Mining
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Energy
Conclusion
These South East states presented above are the richest states in South East Nigeria by size of economy. According to how they are ranked, that’s the level of business and production being run there. This article is a well-reseached work.
Source
https://statesofstates.kingmakers.com.ng