Kaduna Tops 2026 Transparency Index As 33 States Score Below 40%



....Only 3 States Score Above 45% In Fiscal Transparency Ranking — Niger Ranks Lowest

Kaduna State has emerged as Nigeria's highest-ranked state in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index with 54.68 per cent, while Niger State ranked lowest with 10.86 per cent.

The report, unveiled on Monday, September 28, was published by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI).

It assessed state governments on disclosure of public financial information, procurement practices, human resources and inclusion, anti-corruption measures, and citizens' engagement.

Osun State ranked second with 50.54 per cent, followed by Kwara with 48.19 per cent. Rivers came fourth with 37.97 per cent, while Enugu and Kebbi jointly occupied fifth position with 36.63 per cent each.

The findings showed a 43.82 percentage point gap between Kaduna, the top-ranked state, and Niger at the bottom.

According to the report, only three of the 36 states scored at least 45 per cent, while 15 states, representing 40.5 per cent, scored below 25 per cent. Bayelsa and Yobe jointly ranked 34th with 14.86 per cent each.

*What The Scores Mean*

The assessment covers five areas, each accounting for 20 per cent of the overall score: fiscal transparency, open procurement, human resources and inclusion, control of corruption, and citizens' engagement.

Fiscal transparency examines whether states publish budget documents, revenue and expenditure figures, allocations and audit reports — for instance, how much was budgeted for hospitals or roads, how much was spent, and whether spending was audited.

Open procurement assesses availability of information on government contracts, including tender notices and implementation reports.

Human resources and inclusion examines publication of information on recruitment, promotion and workforce inclusion.

Control of corruption assesses disclosure of anti-corruption policies and whistleblowing frameworks, while citizens' engagement looks at channels for public participation and feedback.

The Centre said its methodology was guided by Nigerian laws including the Freedom of Information Act, 2011 and the Fiscal Responsibility Act, as well as international commitments.

*How Other States Fared*

Gombe scored 36.55 per cent, Anambra and Abia 36.19 per cent each, Oyo 36.08 per cent, and Ekiti 35.21 per cent.

Others are: Bauchi 34.67 per cent, Ondo 31.75 per cent, Kogi 31.11 per cent, Kano 30.86 per cent, Plateau 30.41 per cent and Delta 30.22 per cent.

Akwa Ibom scored 29.97 per cent, Katsina 29.78 per cent, Lagos and Borno 28.19 per cent each, Adamawa 26.86 per cent, Nasarawa 26.67 per cent and Sokoto 26.22 per cent.

Zamfara recorded 24 per cent, Jigawa 23.75 per cent, Edo 22.86 per cent, Benue 20.63 per cent, Taraba 19.75 per cent, Ogun 18.86 per cent, Imo 18.67 per cent, Ebonyi 18.41 per cent and Cross River 17.97 per cent.

The report, however, did not specify which transparency practices accounted for the wide difference between Kaduna and Niger.

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