A report from the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI) 2022 reveals significant disparities in poverty levels across Nigerian states. The data shows that residents in Sokoto, Bayelsa, and Gombe are the most affected, with over 86% of their populations classified as multidimensionally poor.

Sokoto leads the list with a staggering 90.5% of its residents living in poverty, followed by Bayelsa at 88.5%, and Gombe at 86.2%. Other states with high poverty rates include Jigawa (84.3%), Plateau (84%), and Yobe (83.5%).

The report underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address multidimensional poverty, which encompasses various factors beyond income, including access to education, health, and living standards. States like Ekiti, Edo, and Anambra have comparatively lower poverty rates, with 36%, 35.4%, and 32.1%, respectively.

This data prompts policymakers and stakeholders to intensify efforts toward sustainable development and poverty alleviation across Nigeria's diverse regions.