Kaduna State places third nationwide in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI), according to reports from Vanguard, Premium Times and The Punch. The three outlets say the state also receives an “Excellent” four-star rating in the assessment. The Kaduna State Government presents the result as an independent confirmation of the administration’s reform agenda and people-centred policies, noting the ranking supports the direction of development measures associated with Governor Uba Sani. While the outlets focus on Kaduna’s standing, they describe the pSPI as a nationwide performance comparison and do not provide additional ranking details for other states or specific policy outcomes within the index. Overall, the coverage is aligned on the same key points: Kaduna’s third-place position, the four-star excellence rating, and the state government’s interpretation that the findings validate ongoing reforms and development efforts.