The Kaduna State Government has emerged as the most transparent and accountable state, as it topped the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) released by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) with support from the MacArthur Foundation.
It marked the second consecutive year the state has claimed the top position, while reinforcing its reputation for openness, accountability, and institutional integrity.
According to the report made available to journalists in Kaduna, the state scored 49.08% to retain first place nationally, ahead of Kano (46.86%) and Osun (45.97%).
Besides, 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.
In a statement also made available to journalists on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Mallam Ahmed Maiyaki, “the TII assessed all 36 states across five core areas — Fiscal Transparency, Open Procurement, Human Resources, Control of Corruption, and Citizens’ Engagement.”
“Kaduna’s outstanding performance across these parameters highlights the impact of the reform-driven leadership of Governor Uba Sani, whose administration continues to build on the solid governance foundations laid in the state,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Governor, Uba Sani, while reacting to the development, said: “Our administration has prioritised transparency and accountability as the foundation of sustainable development. This recognition from the Centre for Fiscal Transparency reaffirms that Kaduna is not only performing but doing so with integrity.”
According to him, “We will continue to deepen reforms, strengthen citizen engagement, and ensure that every Kobo is accounted for.”
Also commenting on the ranking, the Commissioner for Information, Mallam 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 said.
He stressed that the announcement comes shortly after Kaduna ranked 3rd nationally with an excellent 4-star rating “in the pcl. State Performance Index (pSPI) 2025, recognised for fiscal sustainability, industrial strength, and asset management.”
He added further that the Kaduna State Government reaffirmed its commitment to building transparent and accountable institutions, deepening participatory governance, and positioning Kaduna as a model of integrity-driven leadership in Nigeria and beyond.
