NLGII Ranks Yobe Local Govts Among Councils With Lowest Corruption Risks

NLGII Ranks Yobe Local Govts Among Councils With Lowest Corruption Risks

…….As Yobe’s Functional LGA’s Continue to Deliver Results at the Grassroots

By Yusuf Ali

The Nigerian Local Government Integrity Index (NLGII) has ranked Local Government Areas in Yobe State among the best-performing local governments in the country.

The ranking, released by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) in Abuja on Friday, assessed accountability, transparency, and corruption risks across all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria.

The NLGII serves as a comprehensive framework that evaluates governance and fiscal responsibility at the grassroots level, providing a data-driven foundation for improving integrity and service delivery across the country.

According to the report, Yobe State scored 70 points, ranking 22nd out of 37 states in the national index. A lower score in the ranking signifies lower corruption risks and stronger governance systems.

This performance places Yobe among the states with moderate-to-low corruption risks, alongside other reform-minded states such as Kaduna, Jigawa, and Nasarawa.

Yobe’s impressive rating reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening local governance. All local government councils in the state are functional, with elected representatives carrying out their statutory responsibilities in line with due process and accountability standards.

The state government ensures that local government grants are released promptly, enabling councils to effectively plan and execute development projects that have direct impact on the lives of people at the grassroots.

The Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs continues to play a critical oversight role in monitoring activities across all local councils. The ministry ensures that funds are properly utilized, governance procedures are strictly followed, and all projects conform with the state’s vision for transparency and community-driven development.

This structured oversight, coupled with Yobe’s commitment to fiscal discipline, has contributed to the state’s strong performance on the national integrity index.

The report noted that while 85% of LGAs in Nigeria fall under the “very high” or “critical” corruption risk categories, states like Yobe are showing encouraging signs of improvement through reforms that enhance transparency and strengthen accountability at the local level.

Ranking by States (Corruption Risk Score – Lower is Better)

1. Rivers: 92

2. Imo: 90

3. Bayelsa: 89

4. Borno: 88

5. Zamfara: 87

6. Kogi: 86

7. Niger: 85

8. Sokoto: 84

9. Katsina: 83

10. Oyo: 82

11. Edo: 81

12. Enugu: 80

13. Ebonyi: 79

14. Benue: 78

15. Anambra: 77

16. Akwa Ibom: 76

17. Delta: 75

18. Osun: 74

19. Ogun: 73

20. Kano: 72

21. Kebbi: 71

22. Yobe: 70

23. Taraba: 69

24. Gombe: 68

25. Bauchi: 67

26. Adamawa: 66

27. Abia: 65

28. Cross River: 64

29. Kwara: 63

30. Ondo: 62

31. Ekiti: 61

32. Plateau: 60

33. Kaduna: 59

34. Jigawa: 58

35. Nasarawa: 57

36. Lagos: 56

37. Abuja: 55