Osun, Kogi, Ekiti Rank Top Among Peaceful States [SEE LIST]

Osun state in the southwest Region has been ranked the most peaceful in Nigeria,

according to the Foundation for Peace Professionals (FPP).

Behind the most peaceful state are Kogi, Ekiti, Kwara and Imo states in that order.

Yobe, Kebbi, Bauchi, Zamfara and Sokoto were found to be the least peaceful states in the country.

On a geo-political basis, Akwa Ibom was rated the most peaceful state in the south-south, Kaduna in the north-west, Kogi in the north-central, Osun in the south-west, Imo in the south-east and Taraba in the north-east.

The report also indicated that Lagos state had the least poverty rate, Zamfara the least crime, Ekiti, the least incarceration rate and Taraba, the least human right
abuses rate.

South-east Nigeria had the highest number of higher education institutions in the country with Imo rated to be the most educated state.

It can be confirmed that the FFP data was collected between 2010-2016.