BudgIT Report Rates Kaduna High In LGA Budget Transparency

A new report by BudgIT has placed Kaduna State among states making measurable progress in local government budget transparency, the commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, has said.

The report titled, “The Missing Tier: Mapping Local Government Budget Transparency in Nigeria,” identified Kaduna as one of only 10 states where local government areas (LGAs’) budget data is publicly accessible—signalling sustained efforts to deepen openness and accountability at the grassroots level.

Reacting to the report, Maiyaki described the recognition as a validation of Governor Uba Sani’s governance approach.

“This report affirms the governor’s unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability across all tiers of government. By ensuring that local government finances are more visible and accessible, we are strengthening public trust and empowering citizens to actively engage in governance,” he said.

Maiyaki added that the administration’s support for functional local government autonomy was deliberate and aimed at bringing governance closer to the people and improving service delivery.

He said, “BudgIT notes that Kaduna provides medium-term consolidated LGA budget information, enabling citizens and stakeholders to better understand how resources are planned and allocated across local governments. This positions the state within a small but significant group advancing transparency reforms, even as broader challenges persist nationwide.

“Across the country, the report presents a mixed outlook. While a few states have made commendable strides, many still lag behind, with limited public access to LGA budget documents—undermining accountability at the grassroots level,” the commissioner said.