Rural Prosperity
Intelligence
Across Nigeria
A structured data view of rural enterprise performance, value retention, and inclusive prosperity across all 36 states and the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Data current as of February 2026.
Nigeria RSE Heat Map
Tap or click any state to view its full SROI, RPI, GESI, and VRI profile. Colour intensity indicates SROI performance — deeper orange signals higher scores.
ⓘ Tap or click any state tile to view its full metric profile. Use Tab to navigate by keyboard.
How We Arrive at These Numbers
Every number on this dashboard is derived from structured field audits using the RVR (Rural Value Retention) diagnostic. Below is a plain-language breakdown of how each metric is calculated and what the scores mean in practice.
The Ratio That Tells You What ₦1 Achieves
Example: If ₦1M invested in an RSE produces ₦3.8M in verified community benefit, the SROI is 3.8×
Social value is mapped through the Prosperity Framework: we identify each input (cash, training, equipment), track outputs (jobs, produce, services), measure outcomes (income change, food security, school attendance), and apply financial proxies using comparable market data to assign a naira value to each outcome.
Only outcomes that are material, measurable, and attributable to the enterprise are counted. Deadweight (what would have happened anyway) and attribution (outcomes caused by others) are deducted. The result is a conservative, audited figure.
The Score That Separates Growth from Retention
(1) Local Value Retention Rate (%) (2) Community Reinvestment Rate (%)
(3) Value Chain Integration Score (4) Gender-Disaggregated Income Gain
An enterprise can grow its revenue while its RPI stays flat if that revenue leaks out to intermediaries, urban processors, or external suppliers. RPI specifically penalises enterprises that produce value but fail to keep it within their community.
Sub-indicator data comes from RVR farm-gate-to-market tracing, local supplier surveys, and income distribution audits across all profiled enterprises in each state.
Measuring Who Controls the Value Created
(A) Women’s Ownership Share (%) (B) Women’s Decision-Making Authority Score (%)
(C) Women’s Labour-to-Value-Capture Ratio
GESI is not a self-reported survey — it is a verified audit. Ownership is confirmed via business registration documents, land certificates, or cooperative membership records.
A youth participation bonus (+5 points) is applied where enterprises can verify that 30%+ of their workforce or ownership is under 35. This bonus is capped to prevent gaming.
Where Does the Revenue Actually Go?
Locally retained = revenue spent on local inputs, local labour, and locally-owned services within a 50km radius
VRI is the most granular metric on this dashboard. Every ₦ of revenue is traced through a full value chain diagnostic: from farm-gate or production point, through processing, logistics, and final sale.
Common leakage points include: imported inputs, urban-based middlemen, external transport contractors, and bank repayments to non-local lenders.
All 36 States
36 states across 6 geopolitical zones. All scores derived from Q1 2026 RVR field audits. Green = high performance. Amber = mid-range. Red = intervention priority.
| State | RSEs | SROI | RPI /100 | GESI % | VRI /100 | Top Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KanoNorth West | 18 | 4.5× | 78 | 60% | 72 | Agriculture |
| KadunaNorth West | 14 | 4.2× | 74 | 57% | 68 | Renewable Energy |
| LagosSouth West | 12 | 4.1× | 72 | 70% | 65 | Education |
| BenueNorth Central | 8 | 4.0× | 75 | 63% | 70 | Agriculture |
| OyoSouth West | 9 | 3.9× | 69 | 65% | 62 | Climate Adaptation |
| AnambraSouth East | 6 | 3.8× | 65 | 73% | 61 | Health |
| RiversSouth South | 7 | 3.8× | 66 | 62% | 60 | Renewable Energy |
| PlateauNorth Central | 7 | 3.6× | 63 | 59% | 58 | Agriculture |
| EkitiSouth West | 3 | 3.6× | 62 | 64% | 58 | Health |
| DeltaSouth South | 5 | 3.5× | 61 | 60% | 55 | Agriculture |
| OsunSouth West | 3 | 3.5× | 61 | 62% | 56 | Agriculture |
| OgunSouth West | 3 | 3.5× | 60 | 63% | 57 | Agriculture |
| KatsinaNorth West | 5 | 3.4× | 60 | 54% | 57 | Agriculture |
| EnuguSouth East | 3 | 3.4× | 59 | 68% | 54 | Education |
| NigerNorth Central | 4 | 3.4× | 59 | 57% | 55 | Agriculture |
| JigawaNorth West | 4 | 3.3× | 58 | 52% | 54 | Agriculture |
| EdoSouth South | 3 | 3.3× | 58 | 60% | 53 | Health |
| OndoSouth West | 2 | 3.3× | 58 | 61% | 53 | Agriculture |
| NasarawaNorth Central | 3 | 3.3× | 58 | 57% | 52 | Agriculture |
| Akwa-IbomSouth South | 2 | 3.2× | 57 | 60% | 52 | Agriculture |
| KwaraNorth Central | 2 | 3.2× | 57 | 58% | 51 | Education |
| ImoSouth East | 2 | 3.2× | 56 | 62% | 51 | Health |
| SokotoNorth West | 4 | 3.2× | 57 | 50% | 52 | Agriculture |
| KogiNorth Central | 2 | 3.1× | 55 | 56% | 50 | Agriculture |
| AbiaSouth East | 2 | 3.1× | 55 | 61% | 50 | Agriculture |
| Cross-RiverSouth South | 2 | 3.1× | 55 | 59% | 50 | Climate Adaptation |
| ZamfaraNorth West | 3 | 3.1× | 55 | 49% | 50 | Agriculture |
| KebbiNorth West | 3 | 3.0× | 53 | 48% | 49 | Agriculture |
| BauchiNorth East | 3 | 3.0× | 52 | 53% | 48 | Agriculture |
| BayelsaSouth South | 2 | 3.0× | 54 | 58% | 49 | Renewable Energy |
| EbonyiSouth East | 1 | 2.9× | 52 | 59% | 47 | Agriculture |
| GombeNorth East | 2 | 2.8× | 49 | 51% | 45 | Agriculture |
| AdamawaNorth East | 1 | 2.8× | 48 | 51% | 44 | Agriculture |
| YobeNorth East | 1 | 2.7× | 47 | 49% | 43 | Agriculture |
| TarabaNorth East | 1 | 2.6× | 45 | 50% | 42 | Climate Adaptation |
| BornoNorth East | 1 | 2.5× | 43 | 48% | 40 | Education |
Structural Analytics
RSE Distribution by Zone
Enterprise concentration across Nigeria’s 6 geopolitical zones
Primary Barriers to Scaling
Structural constraints preventing RSE growth across all zones
CAC Registration Status
Formal registration rate — 55% gap remains
Sector Distribution
Enterprise activity across the 5 thematic verticals
Infrastructure Access
Service penetration rates across critical infrastructure types
Operational Resilience
Uptime by quarter — Q3 2025 flood disruption visible
Five Vertical Views
Select any vertical to highlight its performance profile. Scores shown are aggregated across all states where that sector is active.
Analytic Narratives
Derived from aggregated field audit and RVR diagnostic data. Updated quarterly. Current: Q1 2026.
Top 5 States by RPI Improvement
Benue (+11pts), Kano (+9pts), Oyo (+8pts), Rivers (+7pts), Kaduna (+6pts) lead RPI growth, all driven by post-harvest processing infrastructure installed in Q1–Q2 2025.
Fastest Gains in Women’s Asset Control
Anambra (+8pts), Lagos (+7pts), and Enugu (+6pts) show the fastest gains in women’s productive asset ownership, correlated with health sector RSE growth and formal GESI training cohorts.
Agriculture Value Retention Leaders
Benue (₦4.2M retained), Kano (₦3.8M), and Plateau (₦2.9M) lead agri-sector VRI. Value capture gains linked to structured off-take agreement delivery and local processor integration.
Zones With Highest SROI Growth
North West leads at 4.2× average SROI, driven by agriculture and energy vertical expansion. South West second at 3.9×. North East at 2.9× presents the highest intervention opportunity nationally.
Q3 2025 Operational Disruption Patterns
25 states recorded operational losses in Q3 2025 due to seasonal flooding. Average 23-day downtime in South-South and North Central. Climate resilience infrastructure delivers the highest-ROI intervention across all verticals.
CAC Registration Rate Improving
45% of profiled RSEs are now CAC-registered, up from 31% in 2022. 28% are in active registration. The 27% unregistered cohort remains the primary barrier to DFI capital access and structured lending.
How to Read & Use This Dashboard
This dashboard presents verified field data on Rural Social Enterprises (RSEs) across Nigeria’s 36 states. All metrics are derived from RVR field audits and community surveys — not projections.
Set Your View
Use the Filter Bar to select a metric (SROI, RPI, GESI, or Value Retention), narrow by sector, and choose a reporting period. Press Annual for the full-year aggregate view.
Tap Any State
Tap or click any state tile on the Nigeria Map to open a full metric profile card showing SROI, RPI, GESI, VRI, RSE count, and top vertical. Works on mobile and desktop.
Understand the Numbers
SROI is a ratio (higher = more social value per naira invested). RPI and GESI are percentage-based indices (0–100). See the Methodology section above for full calculation details.
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Use the Download section below to request CSV data, PDF reports, or preset format exports. Contact hello@muazuafrica.org for bespoke data requests.
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Export data in structured formats for funders, researchers, and government partners. All exports include methodology notes and data source citations. Q1 2026 data.
State Profile
SROI, RPI, GESI, VRI and sector breakdown for one state
Zone Profile
Aggregated metrics for one geopolitical zone
Vertical Profile
Sector performance across all states for one vertical
Metric Definitions
Social Return on Investment
Converts social outcomes into financial proxies and expresses them as a ratio. A 3.8× SROI means ₦3.80 of verified social value is generated per ₦1 invested. Calculated using the Prosperity Framework with deadweight and attribution deducted for accuracy.
Rural Prosperity Index
A composite score (0–100) measuring whether enterprise growth translates into retained community wealth. Tracks local reinvestment, value chain retention, and gender-disaggregated income distribution.
Gender Equity & Social Inclusion
Verified percentage score averaging women’s ownership share, decision-making authority, and labour-to-value-capture ratio. Verified through registration documents, structured interviews, and payroll audits.
Value Retention Index
Measures the percentage of RSE revenue that stays within the local community (within 50km) rather than leaking to external intermediaries. Derived from full farm-gate-to-market value chain tracing.
Request an RVR Diagnostic
Available across Nigeria’s 6 geopolitical zones. Produces a structured diagnostic report within 3–5 business days. No grant disbursement. No equity taken.