{
  "id": 10395037,
  "title": "Abia ranks second in revised Phillips Consulting 2026 report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/abia-ranks-second-in-revised-phillips-consulting-2026-report",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:52:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/abia-ranks-second-in-revised-phillips-consulting-2026-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State has been named Nigeria's second-best-performing state in the revised 2026 State Performance Index Report by Phillips Consulting, showing the greatest improvement among all states. The state's composite score of 0.55 places it just behind Jigawa State, according to a statement from the state's Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. Kanu revealed that Abia moved from 36th place in 2024 to 10th in 2025, and now ranks second nationally in 2026, a 34-place improvement. This significant gain was made possible by Abia's strong performance in citizen satisfaction, with a score of 3.92, as well as high ratings for government support for businesses, road infrastructure, and government policy publicity. The state's fiscal indicators also performed well, with 27% revenue self-reliance, an Internally Generated Revenue per capita of N13,100, and a 36% debt-to-revenue ratio. The report highlights Abia's position as a leader in the South-East region, alongside Enugu, which ranks third nationally.",
  "summary": "Abia State has been ranked Nigeria’s second-highest-performing state in the revised 2026 Phillips Consulting report, showing the biggest momentum gain. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-ranks-second-in-revised-phillips-consulting-2026-report/",
  "key_points": [
    "Abia State ranks second in 2026 State Performance Index Report",
    "Improves 34 places from 36th in 2024 to 10th in 2025",
    "Strong citizen satisfaction and government support drive growth"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Abia ranks second in revised Phillips Consulting 2026 report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/abia-ranks-second-in-revised-phillips-consulting-2026-report-10400981",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:34:53.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}