BPSR, CeFTPI Launch 2025 Transparency, Integrity Index Handbook
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), in collaboration with the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), has launched the 2025 edition of the Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) Methodology Handbook.
This was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Aliyu Umar, Head of Strategic Communication at BPSR.
The official unveiling, held at the Federal Ministry of Finance Auditorium in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office (GSO), Dr. Nnamdi Maurice Mbaeri; the Director-General of BPSR, Mr. Dasuki Arabi; and representatives from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the country.
Now in its fifth year, the TII provides a standardized framework for assessing over 500 national and sub-national institutions across five key governance pillars: Fiscal Transparency, Open Procurement, Control of Corruption, Human Resources and Inclusion, and Citizens Engagement.
The methodology is anchored in national legislation and international standards, including the United Nations Convention Against Corruption and Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Mbaeri underscored the critical role of transparency and integrity in national development.
“Transparency and integrity are not optional virtues; they are the very foundation of public trust. By implementing the TII methodology, we can catalyze a paradigm shift towards greater accountability, transparency, and inclusivity in governance,” he said.
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He highlighted the Index’s potential to enhance service delivery and procurement practices, urging MDAs to “integrate the methodology into their operational standards.”
BPSR Director-General, Mr. Dasuki Arabi, commended CeFTPI’s dedication to institutional transparency and noted its alignment with Nigeria’s broader reform agenda.
“There is a clear indication that MDAs’ responsiveness to the transparency methodology has increased. The updated 2025 methodology reflects evolving governance challenges and equips institutions with tools for continuous improvement,” he stated.
He added that the Index supports the implementation of Executive Order 001 on transparency in public service delivery and aligns with key economic reform initiatives of the Tinubu-led administration.
Presenting the revised methodology, CeFTPI Executive Director, Dr. Umar Yakubu, emphasized the importance of proactive disclosure.
“Institutions are assessed based on their publication of statutory information—such as budget allocations, procurement records, staff data, and anti-corruption policies—on their websites. Each of the five assessment categories carries equal weight, and performance is evaluated based on accessibility, completeness, and compliance with legal standards,” he explained.
Yakubu clarified that the TII is not intended to shame institutions, but to encourage self-assessment and reform.
“The TII is a preventive mechanism against corruption. We urge MDAs to study the methodology carefully and take deliberate steps to improve openness and public accountability,” he added.
With the 2025 evaluation cycle already underway, the TII report is scheduled for release on September 28, coinciding with the International Day for Universal Access to Information. Institutions have been advised to align their governance and digital disclosure practices with the revised methodology to ensure full compliance.
