Kebbi State Economy 2026

The economy of Kebbi State is largely driven by agriculture. It is one of Nigeria’s leading rice-producing states, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Nigeria.” Other major economic activities include fishing, livestock farming, and small-scale trade.

Kebbi State's economy is driven by: Agriculture, Livestock, Commerce, Groundnut, Cotton. The state continues to work on growing its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

IGR data for Kebbi State is not yet available on this platform.

Kebbi State ranks #31 of 38 states by Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and #32 by total budget size. Like most Nigerian states, it relies significantly on FAAC allocations from the federal government.

IGR (Internally Generated Revenue) is money a state collects from within its own economy through taxes, levies and fees — without depending on the federal government. FAAC (Federation Account Allocation Committee) distributes shared national revenue — mainly from oil sales and VAT — monthly to all tiers of government. States with high IGR like Lagos are fiscally independent, while most states depend on FAAC for over 60-80% of their revenue.

Kebbi State is not classified as a major oil-producing state and does not receive the 13% derivation fund. Its economy depends on agriculture, commerce, solid minerals and services, with federal FAAC allocations as the primary government revenue source alongside IGR.