A recent report by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) has revealed that 510 out of 514 evaluated Nigerian government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) scored poorly on transparency and accountability measures.
The findings were presented in Abuja and highlight significant gaps in governance practices across various institutions.
Umar Yakubu, Executive Director of CeFTPI, noted that the assessment considered criteria such as anti-bribery policies, whistleblower protections, conflict of interest policies, and public engagement.
“This report aims to gauge the openness of public institutions by examining their publication of crucial governance information,” Yakubu stated.
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Among the MDAs, several received alarmingly low scores. The Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), along with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service and various ministries, scored only 4 out of 100.
Other notable agencies, including the Nigerian Football Federation and the National Broadcasting Commission, received a score of 8.
Conversely, only four agencies—namely the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, Development Bank of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies—achieved high transparency scores.
The findings indicate a pressing need for reforms and greater accountability within Nigerian public institutions, as many agencies continue to operate without the necessary transparency mechanisms in place.
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) emphasized its commitment to addressing these issues through strategic reforms and increased awareness among MDAs.
