2026 transparency index to assess MDAs on open procurement, others

The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CEPTI) has stated that the 2026 transparency index will assess Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on open procurement, citizens engagement, transparency among others. Executive Director at CEPTI, Dr. Umar Yakubu made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at the presentation of the Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) […]

The Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CEPTI) has stated that the 2026 transparency index will assess Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on open procurement, citizens engagement, transparency among others.

Executive Director at CEPTI, Dr. Umar Yakubu made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at the presentation of the Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) 2026 Methodology Handbook in partnership with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR)

He said since it began, the Transparency and Integrity Index has become one of Nigeria’s leading tools for assessing governance.

“It promotes transparency, tracks public spending, encourages open disclosure, and builds integrity in public institutions. Most importantly, it gives clear, measurable indicators so institutions can review their performance and find ways to improve.

“The TII 2026 Methodology builds on lessons from past assessments and takes into account new developments in governance. It is based on national laws, policies, regulations, and international commitments that support openness, accountability, inclusion, and integrity in public administration. The methodology assesses how public institutions comply with statutory obligations on information disclosure and citizen engagement. It provides clear indicators, measurable variables, and transparent scoring criteria so institutions understand what is expected.

“The 2026 assessment framework focuses on five strategic pillars Fiscal Transparency, which evaluates the publication and accessibility of budgetary and financial information; open Procurement, which examines transparency in public procurement processes and contract disclosures, control of Corruption, which assesses the existence and effectiveness of integrity and anti-corruption mechanisms; human Resources and Inclusion, which measures openness, fairness, diversity, and compliance with inclusion standards in personnel management; and Citizens’ Engagement, which evaluates how institutions interact with citizens, respond to information requests, and facilitate public participation in governance,” he explained

He said these pillars are based on existing laws and policies that set requirements for public institutions as the Index helps measure compliance, find gaps, and support ongoing improvement.

In his remarks, Director general of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Mr. Dasuki Arabi said the purpose of the presentation of the Transparency and Integrity Index methodology is to amongst others; promote transparency, develop strong preventive mechanisms against corruption, and assist Public Institutions to improve their performance across the various indicators used for ensuring compliance to public regulations.

“The Transparency and Integrity Index methodology employs five (5) parameters to benchmark the performances of MDAs towards good governance in the following critical areas; to include Fiscal Transparency, open Procurement and Contracting, Anti-Corruption, Citizens Engagement and Human Resources and Inclusion,”

He added that “The quest for Citizens’ greater responsiveness, better use of public resources and development has heightened the need for transparency of public revenues, and stringent measures towards prudent economic management. Citizens therefore expect responsive, open and trustworthy public institutions,”