Kaduna Recognized for Local Government Budget Transparency

A report by BudgIT titled "Miss Tier Map Local Government Budget Transparency Nigeria" identifies Kaduna as one of ten states that have made measurable progress in local government budget transparency. The report underscores Kaduna's efforts to make local government budget data publicly accessible, which is seen as a sustainable initiative to deepen accountability at the grassroots level.

Malam Ahm Maiyaki, reacting to the report, described the recognition as valid and affirmed Governor Uba Sani's unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability across all tiers of government. The report emphasizes that while Kaduna has made significant strides in advancing transparency reforms, challenges remain nationwide, with many states lagging in public access to local government budget documents.

BudgIT calls for improved access to budget data to enhance public understanding of government priorities and strengthen oversight, highlighting the need for sustained political will to maintain meaningful transparency at the local level.