Nigeria Kano Ranked 2nd in Nigeria for Transparency and Integrity

The Digest:

Kano State has been ranked second in Nigeria and first among 34 states in the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), earning national recognition for its commitment to open governance. According to the Daily Trust, the report by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity credits Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration for prioritizing digital accountability and institutional reforms that have established a new standard for public service.

Key Points:

• Kano State ranked 2nd nationally in the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index.
• The state topped 34 other states in the assessment of governance standards.
• The report recognized Kano's progress in fiscal openness and anti-corruption.
• Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's integrity-driven leadership was highlighted.
• Key agencies were strengthened to digitize records and eliminate financial leakages.
• The administration links transparency directly to development and investment.
• The ranking reflects a cultural shift from secrecy to open governance in Kano.

This achievement positions Kano as a emerging model of ethical administration, where transparency is treated not as a temporary initiative but as the foundational principle for sustainable development.

Sources: Daily Trust