Oyebanji Restates Commitment To Accountability, Transparency

Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that the state will continue to pursue its shared prosperity agenda, with emphasis on accountability and transparency as well as citizen participation.

The governor stated this while acknowledging the positive ratings of the state in fiscal transparency as demonstrated in its first position in the BudgIT’s States’ Fiscal Transparency League Table for four consecutive quarters in 2025.

A statement by the special adviser (Media) to the Governor,  Mr Olayinka Oyebode, said Ekiti State, together with eight other states ranked highest for fiscal transparency in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Governor Oyebanji said the recognition is a reflection of his administration’s commitment to its development agenda which is hinged on accountability and transparency.

Ekiti State, according to the BudgIT report released earlier in the week, has demonstrated excellence across key transparency indicators, including the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, Approved Budget, Quarterly Budget Implementation Report, Audited Financial Statements, Accountant General’s Report, e-procurement, and Fiscal Data Repository.

The state secured first position in the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2025 State Fiscal Transparency League Table, reflecting Ekiti’s strong commitment to open governance and accountability.

“This outstanding performance highlights Ekiti’s proactive approach to financial disclosure and digital accessibility of budget information. To maintain its leadership in fiscal transparency, the state should continue strengthening institutional mechanisms for sustained compliance, ensure real-time updates of fiscal data, and enhance public engagement in budgetary processes to further promote accountability and trust”, the report adds.

Governor Oyebanji said he will continue to uphold the principles of fiscal discipline in actualizing his administration’s development agenda built around six pillars. He also lauds the citizens of the State for their support for the government’s policies and programmes.