The Kaduna State Government has emerged as Nigeria’s most transparent and accountable state, topping the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) released by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) with support from the MacArthur Foundation.
This marks the second consecutive year Kaduna has clinched the number one position, reinforcing its reputation for openness, accountability, and institutional integrity.
According to the report, Kaduna State scored 49.08% to retain first place nationally, ahead of Kano State (46.86%) and Osun State (45.97%). The state also recorded the highest score in the Control of Corruption variable (80%), reflecting its strong anti-corruption mechanisms and commitment to ethical governance.
The TII assessed all 36 States of the Federation across five core areas — Fiscal Transparency, Open Procurement, Human Resources, Control of Corruption, and Citizens’ Engagement.
Governor Uba Sani, while reacting to the development, said Kaduna State’s outstanding performance across the parameters highlighted the impact of the reform-driven leadership of his administration, which continues to build on the solid governance foundations laid.
Also commenting on the ranking, the State’s Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, described the feat as “a clear validation of the Uba Sani-led administration’s result-oriented governance.”
“This ranking is not by chance — it is the outcome of deliberate policy choices and institutional reforms aimed at promoting openness, curbing corruption, and ensuring that governance delivers tangible results for citizens. It underscores the Governor’s firm belief that transparency breeds trust, and trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership,” Maiyaki added.
