As Nigeria awaits the
outcome of its 2015 presidential election, we’re taking a look at
the wealthiest and poorest of its 36 states.
In the past decade, several Nigerian states have seen a growing
wealthy class. Tourism and natural resources are mostly responsible for this
economic boom, with a vast majority of people in the states working in these
areas. These are also the states attracting foreign investors.
If
you missed our list of 12 poorest Nigerian states, you can find it here.
Here are some things you need to know about the
12 richest Nigerian states by gross domestic product.