Dare Babalola
Gombe State has emerged as the second most transparent state in fiscal management in Nigeria.
According to the latest rankings by BudgIT, a civic tech organisation that evaluates states on their fiscal transparency, Gombe scored 99 out of 100 points.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, Ismaila Misilli, on Wednesday.
The ranking, which evaluated fiscal transparency across the 36 states and the FCT in the second quarter of 2025, placed Gombe among the “Progressive Performers,” second only to Ekiti State, which led with a single point higher.
Misilli said the ranking was based on the state’s compliance with best practices in budget publication, procurement processes, and online availability of fiscal data.
The report attributed this remarkable performance to Gombe State’s “strong commitment to openness and accountability” in the implementation of projects and policies under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
“The state also stood out for maintaining an updated e-procurement portal and a functional website with fiscal data, ensuring easy public access to financial information,” the report noted.
This unprecedented achievement reflects the sustained efforts of Governor Yahaya, who has made open governance and transparency in policy and project implementation a cornerstone of his leadership.
The governor’s commitment to transparency and accountability is instilling fiscal discipline and giving citizens clear insight into how their resources are being managed and spent.
Misilli’s statement added, “In a country where fiscal secrecy often hinders progress, Gombe State’s strides have positioned it as a model of transparency and smart resource management. Its commitment to good governance is winning the trust of citizens, attracting investors and drawing in support from development partners.”
With Gombe already excelling in most of the indices, the state is on course to maintain its leadership in fiscal transparency and continue to be a benchmark for governance reforms across Nigeria.
