The Top 10 Most Affordable Nigerian States (June 2025)

[Shekinah Brama]

Affordability Race: The Top 10 Most Affordable Nigerian States (June 2025)

According to the NBS, here’s where consumer prices rose the slowest:

Rank	State	Inflation Rate
10	Ogun	20.6%
9	Edo	20.4%
8	Jigawa	19.6%
7	Gombe	18.7%
6	Ondo	18.2%
5	Katsina	17.5%
4	Adamawa	16.9%
3	Sokoto	15.8%
2	Yobe	13.5%
1	Zamfara	9.9%

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🚜 What’s Driving These Numbers?

• Agricultural Policies: States like Ogun and Jigawa implemented schemes to boost food production—rice farms and bio-fortified seeds feature prominently. In contrast, Zamfara’s school feeding and literacy programmes hint at broader social investment 

• Infrastructure & Security: Gombe and Sokoto saw investments in water systems, irrigation, and support for civil servants, leading to lower inflation

• Food Price Fluctuations: Even as headline inflation cooled, food prices edged up slightly (to 21.97%), reflecting ongoing supply chain and climate-related pressures 

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🏦 What It Means for You

• A headline inflation rate of 22.22% is still high and impacts everyday life—from groceries to rent.

• Choosing to live or do business in states like Zamfara, Yobe, or Sokoto may stretch your naira farther.

• Despite nationwide cost pressures, targeted public and private efforts in agriculture and infrastructure are showing results at subnational levels.

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✅ Bottom Line

Nigeria’s inflation slowdown into June signals progress—but prices remain elevated, especially for food. If affordability matters, the Top 10 list highlights states where costs are comparatively lower. However, food inflation persists, emphasizing the need for continued investment in agriculture and supply chain resilience.

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