David Awoyode
Nigeria has improved its position in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perception Index, moving from 145th to 140th place. The development has been described as a sign that the nation’s anti-corruption drive under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is making progress.
Atus Commends Tinubu’s Leadership
Public affairs analyst and Director General of Atum Humanitarian Anti-Corruption & Charitable Initiative, Yusuf Atus, said the improved ranking reflects growing international confidence in Nigeria’s governance.
Institutionalising Transparency
Atus noted that the current administration is taking deliberate steps to entrench integrity and accountability in public service, breaking away from the “business as usual” approach of the past.
Global Confidence in Nigeria’s Governance
“The leap in Nigeria’s TI ranking is a signal that the world recognises the changes happening here,” Atus said. “This is not just about numbers — it’s about restoring dignity to public service.”
EFCC Achievements Bolster Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that it secured 4,111 convictions and recovered ₦364 billion in 2024, a record that aligns with Nigeria’s improved global perception.
