The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has shown it is one of Nigeria's top public institutions for transparency. They achieved a score of 80.13 percent in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII).
The latest report from the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) placed ICPC second among 518 federal institutions checked across the country. Only four institutions scored in the Index’s “Excellent” category with 70 percent and above.
ICPC improved from its 2025 rating when it scored 78.13 percent and came third among 575 institutions. The score rose by two percentage points to 80.13 percent in 2026, moving ICPC to the second position nationally.
Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, the Chairman of ICPC, welcomed the rating. He expressed happiness about the Commission’s performance and said it encourages more reforms and transparency efforts by the Commission.
“I am delighted that the progress we are making as a Commission is being independently recognised. 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,” he said.
Dr. Aliyu added that they will not relax after this achievement. He promised to focus on improving performance in all areas covered by the Transparency and Integrity Index.
“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. 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,” he said.
The Chairman also praised the management and staff for their hard work. He urged them to see the rating as a motivation to enhance transparency, accountability, and professionalism in the work they do.
This result is especially important because many federal public sector institutions have low transparency ratings. The 2026 assessment showed that only eight of the 518 institutions scored above 50 percent. Only four institutions met the “Excellent” standard of 70 percent and above.
The Index looks at how public institutions perform in areas like financial information disclosure, procurement details, human resources, anti-corruption measures, and ways for citizens to engage.
It also checks if budget and financial records are available, recruitment and staff details, anti-corruption policies, and other ways citizens can get information and take part in public processes.
ICPC’s latest score continues its upward trend in the annual assessment. In 2025, ICPC was third with 78.13 percent, trailing the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). In 2026, it improved to 80.13 percent, moving to second place nationally.
This achievement also strengthens the Commission’s view that anti-corruption bodies must lead by example. They should improve internal systems that support transparency, accountability, and ethical behaviour. Dr. Aliyu has said that transparency and accountability should be practical principles in institutions, backed by strong systems and public involvement.
The 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index was released in Abuja on Monday, 28 September 2026. The event included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi; and representatives from government offices and civil society groups.
CeFTPI started the Transparency and Integrity Index in 2021. It provides an annual assessment of public institutions, focusing on proactive disclosure, accountability, citizens’ access to information, and ways to prevent corruption.
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