Oyebanji hails residents as Ekiti tops fiscal transparency ranking

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By Rotimi Ojomoyela

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The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended residents of the state for their compliance with fiscal policies following the state’s ranking among the top-performing states in fiscal transparency in the country for the fourth quarter of 2025.

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The ranking was contained in a report by BudgIT titled States Fiscal Transparency League (SFTL) Q4 2025.

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According to the report, Ekiti was among nine states that achieved the highest score of 39 points, the maximum obtainable under the indicators assessed.

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The report also noted that Ekiti maintained the top position throughout the 2025 fiscal year, attributing the performance to the state’s institutionalised transparency systems and consistent disclosure of fiscal information.

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Governor Oyebanji, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said the recognition reflects his administration’s commitment to development anchored on accountability and transparency.

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He added that the state would continue to pursue its shared prosperity agenda while promoting accountability, transparency and citizen participation in governance.

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The report stated that Ekiti’s performance highlights its proactive approach to financial disclosure and the digital accessibility of budget information.

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It also advised the state to continue strengthening institutional mechanisms for sustained compliance, ensure real-time updates of fiscal data and enhance public engagement in budgetary processes to further promote accountability and public trust.

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Earlier, the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, described the ranking as confirmation of the state government’s commitment to open governance, fiscal responsibility and accountable management of public resources.

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He said the recognition reflects reforms implemented by the Oyebanji administration to ensure that government financial processes and spending remain transparent, accessible and open to public scrutiny.

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Olatunbosun added that the state government has continued to publish quarterly budget

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implementation reports, maintain functional fiscal data repositories and operate accessible procurement platforms in line with global best practices in public financial management.

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He noted that the sustained ranking demonstrates that Ekiti has moved beyond periodic compliance to institutionalised transparency practices embedded within its governance structure.

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