Five Nigerian states have been awarded a combined $15 million in performance-based incentives under the World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme.
The funds recognize the states that emerged as the best performers in implementing key governance reforms during the latest assessment period.
The disbursement is part of a broader $27 million incentive pool approved by the World Bank for 19 Nigerian states that met specific governance benchmarks.
The disbursement is part of a broader $27 million incentive pool approved by the World Bank for 19 Nigerian states that met specific governance benchmarks.
The remaining funds are allocated to other qualifying regions, with the total package managed through Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
The HOPE programme aims to strengthen public financial management and improve service delivery at the state level.
This development underscores the World Bank's continued focus on institutional reform in Nigeria, linking financial support directly to measurable improvements in governance.