Nigeria

Peter Obi

Governor
2006–2014 Nigeria · Anambra
APGA

Obi said he left $75M in savings; contractor debt not declared; some schools/hospitals renovated not built; most fiscally prudent governor in Nigeria's history according to Obi lovers due to keeping state money in the bank not use for projects.

63Good
Overall Score
63Good
Projects
67Good
Budget
60Good
Crises
63Good
Debt

Performance Radar

ProjectsBudgetCrisesDebt

Sector Allocation

Public Sentiment Score

50
/100

Mixed/Neutral

Budget by Year ($M)

20062008010203040

Legacy Projects (2)

Onitsha River Niger Bridge Approach Roads

Completed
Roads
2008–2012

Approach roads to the Niger Bridge in Onitsha

30M

Anambra Erosion Control Program

Completed
Other
2006–2014

Major erosion control works across Anambra gullies

40M

Events & Crises Timeline

Anambra Peter Obi – Prudent Finance Award

2010
Reform

Peter Obi refused to take state loans, paid off debts inherited from predecessors, and saved over $100M in Anambra's reserve. Widely celebrated as the most fiscally prudent governor in Nigeria.

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