Gombe Ranks 7th Nationally in 2025 pcl. State Performance Index
...Outperforms 30 States in Governance, Service Delivery
…Leads in Ease of Doing Business, Healthcare, Roads, Sanitation
…“Gombe is Positioned to Become Nigeria’s Most Surprising Success Story in the Coming Decade” - Report Predicts
Gombe State has once again earned national recognition as a model of good governance, inclusive reforms, and strategic development, securing 7th place overall in the 2025 pcl. State Performance Index (pSPI)—outperforming 30 other states across the federation.
The feat was revealed in the 2025 edition of the pcl. State Performance Index, a comprehensive annual assessment compiled by Phillips Consulting (pcl.), one of Nigeria’s foremost advisory firms. The index evaluates all 36 states and the FCT across critical metrics including governance, economic management, social development, and infrastructure delivery.
Gombe State’s outstanding rankings reflect rising citizen satisfaction and government effectiveness under the administration of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
Among the highlights:
- 1st in Road Infrastructure Quality
- 1st in Public Hospital Service Delivery
- 1st in Ease of Doing Business
- 2nd in Security of Lives and Property
- 2nd in Environmental Sanitation and Cleanliness
- 3rd in Affordability of Public Healthcare (boosted by the GoHealth scheme)
- 5th in Accessibility of Public Transport and Affordability of Education
These results affirm Gombe’s progress in building a resilient, people-focused governance model. The report attributes these achievements to Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s strong political will, commitment to citizen-centered leadership, and sustained reform efforts.
In a striking endorsement, the report noted:
“Gombe is positioned to become Nigeria’s most surprising success story in the coming decade.”
It further underscored Gombe’s growing comparative advantage in agriculture, trade, and emerging industry, buoyed by targeted investment and a business-friendly regulatory environment.
Strategically located at the confluence of the Northeast and North Central zones, Gombe is becoming a regional trade hub, driven by:
- Sustained peace and security
- Expanding infrastructure
- Strong support for SMEs
- Reduced dependence on federal allocations
The 2025 pSPI rankings stand as a testament to the impact of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s reform-driven leadership, emphasizing fiscal discipline, inclusivity, and the transformation of public institutions for sustainable development.
As Gombe continues to rise, its story serves as an inspiration—and a benchmark—for effective governance across Nigeria.
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