Ekiti Tops Fiscal Transparency Ranking with 100% Success

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Reported by David Joshua| Sele Media Africa Reporter

Ado‑Ekiti — In a notable achievement for open governance, Ekiti State has once again claimed the top spot in fiscal transparency across Nigeria, securing a perfect 100 % score in the most recent States Fiscal Transparency League (SFTL) report by BudgIT.

What the Ranking Says

• The 100 % score covers several key benchmarks: budget approval, quarterly Budget Implementation Reports (BIRs), audited financial statements for 2023, reports from the Office of the Accountant‑General, the functionality of the E‑Procurement Portal, and the accessibility of fiscal data on the state’s official website. [1]
• Ekiti has maintained this top performance consistently — it also scored 100 % in the first quarter of 2025 and led in Q2 and Q3 of 2024, making it the only state with such continuity. [2]

Reaction & Significance

• Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s administration, through his Special Adviser on Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the feat as further proof of the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible governance. [2]
• Olatunbosun asserted that trust in government begins with transparency, and pledged continued openness, citizen engagement, and disclosure of government affairs. [1]
• Observers suggest that Ekiti’s performance may attract more investor confidence, better creditworthiness, and increased public trust in state institutions.

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