The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has achieved a significant milestone, ranking second among 518 federal institutions in Nigeria in terms of transparency and institutional integrity. The ICPC scored an impressive 80.13 per cent in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), a notable improvement from its 2025 rating of 78.13 per cent. This accomplishment underscores the Commission's commitment to upholding high standards of transparency and accountability.
The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) conducted the assessment, evaluating 518 federal institutions nationwide. The ICPC's performance placed it among only four institutions that attained the Index's "Excellent" performance band of 70 per cent and above. This achievement is particularly significant given the generally low transparency ratings across the federal public sector, with only eight institutions scoring above 50 per cent.
The Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, welcomed the rating, describing it as an encouragement to deepen the institutional reforms and transparency measures being implemented by the Commission. He emphasized that as an anti-corruption agency, the ICPC must not only demand transparency, accountability, and integrity from other public institutions but also demonstrate these values in its own systems and operations.
Dr. Aliyu stressed that the Commission would not be complacent about the achievement, pledging that greater attention would be devoted to improving performance across all thematic areas covered by the Transparency and Integrity Index. The ICPC aims to perform even better in the 2027 assessment and continue to demonstrate the standards of transparency and integrity expected from other public institutions.
The 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index measures the performance of public institutions in areas such as disclosure of financial information, procurement and contracting information, human resources, anti-corruption measures, and mechanisms for citizens' engagement. The Index also assesses the availability of budget and financial records, recruitment and staff information, anti-corruption and whistleblowing policies, and avenues for citizen participation.
The ICPC's achievement sustains an upward trajectory in the annual assessment, having placed third with 78.13 per cent in 2025 and improving to second position nationally with 80.13 per cent in 2026. This accomplishment reinforces the Commission's longstanding position that anti-corruption institutions must lead by example by strengthening internal systems that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.
The 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index was unveiled in Abuja on Monday, 28 September 2026, in the presence of high-ranking government officials and representatives of civil society organisations. The result is a testament to the ICPC's commitment to transparency and accountability, and it is expected to serve as a model for other public institutions to follow.
Key points
- ICPC scores 80.13% in 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index
- ICPC ranks second among 518 federal institutions nationwide
- ICPC's performance represents a significant improvement from its 2025 rating
