ICPC Rises to Second in 2026 Transparency Index with 80.13% Score
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has emerged as Nigeria’s second-highest-rated federal institution in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), improving its score from 78.13 per cent in 2025 to 80.13 per cent.
The latest assessment by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) evaluated 518 federal institutions nationwide, with the ICPC ranking among only four organisations that attained the index’s “Excellent” performance category of 70 per cent and above.
The ICPC statement announcing the development was signed by its Head of Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey.
The result represents an improvement for the anti-corruption agency, which placed third among 575 institutions assessed in 2025. Its score increased by two percentage points in 2026, moving it to second position nationally.
Reacting to the ranking, ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, said the independent assessment was an encouragement for the commission to deepen ongoing institutional reforms and strengthen transparency in its operations.
“I am delighted that the progress we are making as a Commission is being independently recognised,” Aliyu said.
“For an anti-corruption agency, we understand that we must not only demand transparency, accountability and integrity from other public institutions; we must also demonstrate these values in our own systems and operations.”
Despite the improved ranking, the ICPC chairman said the commission would not become complacent, pledging to examine its performance across the thematic areas covered by the index and address identified weaknesses.
“This rating is an encouragement for us to do more. We will carefully examine our performance across all the thematic areas, identify where improvements are required and strengthen the necessary systems,” he said.
“Our objective is to perform even better in the 2027 assessment and continue to demonstrate the standards of transparency and integrity that we expect from other public institutions.”
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Aliyu also commended the management and staff of the commission for their contributions to the improved performance, urging them to regard the recognition as an incentive to further strengthen accountability, transparency and professionalism in carrying out the ICPC’s mandate.
According to the 2026 assessment, only eight of the 518 federal institutions evaluated scored above 50 per cent, while four attained the “Excellent” threshold of at least 70 per cent.
The figures underscore the broader transparency challenges identified by the index across Nigeria’s federal public institutions.
The TII assesses institutions across several indicators, including disclosure of financial information, procurement and contracting, human resources, anti-corruption mechanisms and citizens’ engagement.
It also examines the availability of budget and financial records, recruitment and staff information, anti-corruption and whistleblowing policies, as well as mechanisms through which citizens can access information and participate in public processes.
ICPC’s latest result continues an upward trajectory in the assessment. In 2025, the commission ranked third with 78.13 per cent, behind the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Its 80.13 per cent score in the latest assessment elevated it to second position.
The commission said the performance aligned with its position that anti-corruption institutions should demonstrate internally the transparency and accountability standards they demand from other public organisations.
Aliyu has repeatedly advocated institutional approaches to fighting corruption, including stronger internal controls, innovation, accountability systems and increased public participation.
The 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index was unveiled in Abuja on September 28 in the presence of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi; representatives of government institutions; and civil society organisations.
CeFTPI established the Transparency and Integrity Index in 2021 as an annual evidence-based assessment of public institutions, focusing on proactive disclosure, accountability, citizens’ access to information and institutional mechanisms for preventing corruption.
By PRNigeria
