Kaduna Tops 2025 Transparency, Integrity Index

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 Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) with support from the MacArthur Foundation.

This marks the second consecutive year Kaduna has clinched the No. 1 position, reinforcing its reputation for openness, accountability, and institutional integrity.

According to the report, Kaduna scored 49.08% to retain first place nationally, ahead of Kano (46.86%) and Osun (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 across five core areas — Fiscal Transparency, Open Procurement, Human Resources, Control of Corruption, and Citizens’ Engagement.

Governor Uba Sani, reacting to the development, said Kaduna’s outstanding performance across the parameters highlighted the impact of his administration’s reform-driven leadership, which continued to build on the solid governance foundations laid.

Also commenting on the ranking, the Commissioner for 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 stated.