Source: The Naira Economist: https://nairaeconomist.com/2023/10/09/estimated-gdp-figures-of-the-top-local-governments-in-nigeria-world-bank-nbs/

The following table shows the top 10 richest local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023:

Rank LGA State GDP (USD billion)
1 Lagos Island, Lagos 10.5
2 Port Harcourt, Rivers 9.8
3 Ikoyi-Obalende, Lagos 7.5
4 Abuja Municipal, FCT 7.3
5 Eket, Akwa Ibom 6.9
6 Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos 5.8
7 Apapa, Lagos 5.6
8 Lekki, Lagos 5.3
9 Surulere, Lagos 5.2
10 Ikeja, Lagos 5.1

It is important to note that there is no official data on the GDP of LGAs in Nigeria. The above estimates are based on a variety of sources, including the National Bureau of Statistics, the World Bank, and private sector research firms.

The top 10 richest LGAs in Nigeria are all located in major urban areas, with Lagos State accounting for seven of the ten. This is due to the fact that these urban areas are home to a large concentration of businesses and industries.

The GDP of the richest LGA, Lagos Island, is estimated to be over USD 10 billion. This is equivalent to the GDP of a small country, such as the Bahamas or Belize.

The wealth of these LGAs has a number of implications for Nigeria. On the one hand, it provides a significant source of revenue for the government. On the other hand, it highlights the inequality that exists between different parts of the country.

oz4real83:
Lagos has 7 of the local govts in your list instead of the 6 you talked about in the body of the post.

BloomingDale:
I know say that useless Delta state can never be among. Thunder fire all them rogue politicians and the people that vote them in.

kettykin:
What of etiosa, and Abuja municipal. I was thinking the 2 should come first. There is absolutely nothing in ikeja, those who know know

FreeStuffsNG:
That Apapa is more

There's nothing like Lekki LGA in Lagos. Epe will soon join the list soon.

Invest in Lagos and the neighbouring Yoruba SW states today! God bless Nigeria for ever!

YourRealFather:
And obior apkor didn't make the list Not even uvwie or eleme ,bonny
Na only Mumu go believe this una list