Ekiti State has secured the second position among 34 states evaluated in the Health Budget Performance Implementation Report released by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), which pertains to the first three quarters of 2026.
Only three states achieved the NGF’s benchmark of 67 percent for health budget performance implementation, highlighting Ekiti’s dedication to effective budget execution and ongoing investment in healthcare delivery.
With a score of 82.2 percent, Ekiti ranked just behind Delta State, which led with 84.4 percent, while Bayelsa State followed in third place with 68.3 percent.
In addition to this, during the review period, Ekiti also performed well in overall budget implementation, ranking among the top states with a 65 percent performance rating, illustrating its commitment to fiscal discipline, adherence to budgetary provisions, and dedication to service delivery.
The report revealed that the 34 states combined spent N1.15 trillion on the health sector during the initial
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