Nigeria, April 7 -- A new report by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) has ranked Rivers State, Abia State and Imo State-all oil-producing states-among the worst performers in Nigeria's 2025 Subnational Audit Efficacy Index.

The report highlighted persistent weaknesses in public finance accountability across the three oil-producing states, including Benue and Taraba.

The report, presented in Abuja on 31 March, is the sixth consecutive annual assessment evaluating transparency and accountability in the management of public funds across the 36 states.

PLSI said the index aims to identify gaps in subnational public finance management systems, strengthen accountability structures and accelerate development outcomes.

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