Zamfara State has emerged among Nigeria’s top 10 states in the 2026 Fiscal Viability Index, according to a new report by civic-tech organisation BudgIT.
The ranking, published in BudgIT’s 2026 State of States report, highlights the state’s performance in managing public finances and meeting its expenditure obligations with available revenue.
The report, titled “From Allocation to Impact: Rethinking State Spending Priorities”, assesses the financial capacity of states and their ability to manage resources sustainably.
According to BudgIT, states that perform better on the fiscal viability parameter demonstrate “a comparatively stronger capacity to manage their expenditure obligations within the limits of their available revenue”.
Zamfara’s inclusion among the top 10 states places it among the better-performing states in the country in terms of fiscal management and financial sustainability.
The Fiscal Viability Index is an important measure of how well state governments can meet their financial obligations without relying excessively on external support or additional borrowing.
BudgIT’s annual State of States report provides an assessment of the fiscal health of Nigeria’s 36 states, examining their revenue generation, expenditure patterns and capacity to sustain public spending.
The latest ranking comes amid growing calls for state governments to strengthen internally generated revenue, improve budget implementation and ensure that public resources translate into tangible benefits for citizens.
