Value Added Tax (VAT) is a major source of revenue for Nigeria’s government, helping to fund infrastructure, salaries, and public services across the country. Each quarter, states contribute different amounts to the national VAT pool, reflecting their level of economic activity, business presence, and population.
For the first quarter of 2025, here is a detailed breakdown of VAT generated by each state in Nigeria, according to official reports.
Top Performers: Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo Lagos State remains the clear leader in VAT generation, bringing in a staggering N819.62 billion in Q1 2025. This is hardly surprising, as Lagos is Nigeria’s commercial capital, home to major businesses, industries, and a thriving population.
Rivers State comes in second, contributing N278.23 billion, fueled by its robust oil and gas industry as well as a growing service sector.
Oyo State ranks third with N79.78 billion, supported by its vibrant trade, agriculture, and industrial base.
States With Moderate VAT ContributionsBayelsa, Kano, Edo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Kwara also made significant contributions, each generating between N14 billion and N27 billion. These states benefit from a mix of oil wealth, agricultural production, and growing commerce.
States With Lower VAT FiguresAt the other end of the list, states like Cross River, Imo, Taraba, Abia, and Zamfara reported the lowest VAT revenues for Q1 2025, each generating less than N4 billion. These figures reflect a smaller industrial presence, lower population, or less formal economic activity.
Full Breakdown: VAT Generated by Each State (Q1 2025)Lagos: N819.62bn
Rivers: N278.23bn
Oyo: N79.78bn
Bayelsa: N27.26bn
Kano: N22.97bn
Edo: N20.73bn
Delta: N20.04bn
Akwa Ibom: N16.08bn
Kwara: N14.43bn
Benue: N12.36bn
Jigawa: N11.22bn
Sokoto: N10.88bn
Anambra: N10.73bn
Ekiti: N10.17bn
Adamawa: N9.12bn
Kaduna: N8.12bn
Borno: N7.87bn
Ebonyi: N7.43bn
Kogi: N7.33bn
Ogun: N7.20bn
Ondo: N7.14bn
Nasarawa: N7.05bn
Bauchi: N6.30bn
Niger: N5.97bn
Katsina: N5.96bn
Osun: N5.95bn
Yobe: N5.81bn
Plateau: N5.55bn
Kebbi: N5.13bn
Enugu: N4.96bn
Gombe: N4.61bn
Zamfara: N3.77bn
Abia: N2.92bn
Cross River: N2.65bn
Imo: N2.34bn
Taraba: N2.33bn
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