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Kaduna Emerges Transparency Leader, Posts Strong Gains in 2025 GATI Report
Kaduna Emerges Transparency Leader, Posts Strong Gains in 2025 GATI Report
Kaduna State has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing states in the 2025 Governance Accountability and Transparency Index (GATI), a development widely regarded as a strong endorsement of Governor Uba Sani’s reform-driven leadership.
The report, released by the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP) Nigeria, placed Kaduna in the prestigious Category A – Exceptional Performance tier. The state joins Abia, Borno, Ekiti, Anambra, Osun, Delta, Kano, Enugu, and Kogi in the top-performing group.
A Significant Leap in Performance
Kaduna’s latest ranking marks a notable improvement from its 2024 position. In the inaugural edition of the index, the state was placed in Category B (Strong Performance) with a score of 81.7. However, in the 2025 assessment, Kaduna advanced to Category A with an impressive score of 89.3.
The 7.6-point increase—representing a 9.3 percent improvement—has been described by analysts as clear evidence of measurable progress in transparency, accountability, and citizen-focused governance.
Reforms Driving the Progress
Observers attribute Kaduna’s rise to a series of reforms introduced under Governor Uba Sani, which have focused on openness, inclusiveness, and institutional accountability.
Key initiatives include improved fiscal transparency through the timely publication of budget data and enhanced public access to government expenditure records. The administration has also deepened citizen engagement through regular town hall meetings and stakeholder consultations, ensuring broader participation in governance.
In addition, the expansion of digital governance platforms has streamlined service delivery and reduced bureaucratic bottlenecks, while strengthened oversight systems and procurement processes have boosted public confidence in government operations.
Beyond transparency reforms, the state government has intensified development efforts across critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and rural development.
A Model for Governance Excellence
Governance experts highlight Kaduna’s consistency in policy implementation and strong leadership commitment as key drivers of its success. Unlike in some states where reforms have been uneven, Kaduna’s approach has been marked by sustained efforts to build institutions, promote inclusiveness, and strengthen public trust.
These efforts align closely with GATI’s evaluation criteria, which emphasize transparency, responsiveness, anti-corruption measures, and citizen engagement.
Rising Public Confidence
The improved ranking appears to reflect growing public confidence in the administration. Residents and stakeholders have increasingly acknowledged the government’s efforts to promote openness and deliver tangible development outcomes.
For many observers, Kaduna’s progress demonstrates how political will and reform-oriented leadership can significantly improve governance outcomes within a relatively short period.
Setting the Pace
While several states share the top tier, Kaduna’s upward trajectory from 2024 to 2025 stands out as a compelling success story.
The GATI report ultimately positions the state as a benchmark for governance excellence in Nigeria, reinforcing the idea that transparency, accountability, and development can coexist under purposeful leadership.
With expectations rising, attention will now turn to whether the administration can sustain—and potentially surpass—these gains in the coming years.
Tinubu Must Go: ADC’s Atiku, Obi, Others Stage #OccupyINEC Protest In Abuja
Tinubu must go. ADC leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Mr Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and others, were at INEC office in Maitama, Abuja.
Leaders and supporters of the African Democratic Congress marched in protest to the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Abuja to protest the derecognition of the party’s leaders.
This came hours after former presidential candidate Peter Obi rallied Nigerians on Wednesday to support the opposition’s fight against attempts to make Nigeria a one-party state.
ADC leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Mr Obi, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and others, were seen with other protesters gathered at the INEC office in Maitama, Abuja.
The protesters, who held placards with various inscriptions, were seen chanting ‘Tinubu Must Go’.
The protest followed INEC’s decision to remove Messrs Mark and Aregbesola as leaders of the ADC, citing a Court of Appeal judgment.
The ruling party declared that heaven would not fall if INEC barred ADC from participating in the 2027 elections.
The opposition party alleged on Monday that INEC plotted to stop the ADC from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections, accusing President Bola Tinubu of plotting to contest the presidential election unchallenged.
Tinubu Must Go
The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the allegation was based on documentary evidence, including certified INEC records, attendance logs, monitoring reports, and excerpts from the commission’s affidavit.
Meanwhile, the ruling All Progressives Congress insisted the crisis in ADC was self-inflicted, accusing ADC of being desperate for power.
ADC National Executive Council Takes Over Party’s Leadership
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assumed interim control of the party’s leadership, pending the resolution of ongoing court cases.
The NEC Publicity Secretary, Don Norman Obinna disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja.
He says the NEC is constitutionally empowered to act in such circumstances, stressing that the move is to prevent a leadership vacuum and preserve party unity.
ADC National Executive Council
He assures members that the arrangement is temporary and in line with the party’s constitution, urging stakeholders to remain calm and supportive.
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Umahi, Others South East Former Governors Forum Emerges, Commends Tinubu’s Nationwide Infrastructure Revolution
Umahi, Others South East Former Governors Forum Emerges, Commends Tinubu’s Nationwide Infrastructure Revolution
South East former governors forum. A new platform bringing together experienced leaders has been formed in Southeast, Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, joined other former governors in Enugu to formally launch the South East Former Governors Forum.
Speaking after the forum’s maiden meeting, Senator Umahi explained the purpose of the forum:
“You must have been wondering what is going on. What was going on and is still going on is that we now have the birth of a forum of former South East governors. Today, the April 7, 2026.”
“Many of the former governors, some are outside the country for medical checkup and some engagement but in our next meeting, we are sure that over 90 percent of the former governors of South East will be in attendance.”
According to him, the forum is meant to work hand-in-hand with serving governors:
“The body is to support our presiding governors of South East and advise them on key zonal and national matters.
The forum shall be for all former governors, irrespective of party affiliation, so far they have been governor in South East.”
He also commended current governors in the region:
“We commend the great works that our governors of South East are doing for the benefit of our people.”
The forum praised President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for ongoing development across the country, especially in infrastructure:
“We commend Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR very highly for all the appointments, some of them very key, that is given to sons and daughters of South East, and for infrastructural revolution in South East, just like what he’s doing in other regions of the country.
We also thank Mr. President for the assistance to the governors of South East. We are grateful to Mr. President.”
He further stated:
“We boldly say that all the governors of South East are supporting Mr. President reelection and we will continue to give them support.”
Former Governors Forum
Looking ahead, he said more former governors will join in the coming weeks:
“Our next meeting, will embrace most of the former governors, in the next weeks.”
He added that the forum will engage with current governors to strengthen cooperation across the region.
The forum later paid courtesy call to the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah.
Among those present at the meeting were HE Dr. Sullivan Chime, HE Chief Martin Elechi, HE Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, HE Dr. Chris Ngige, and HE Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Works.
April 7, 2026
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