NEDC, NCC Ranked Top Institutions

The Transparency Watch Initiative, a civic accountability organization, released its Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report, ranking the Nigeria — North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among Nigeria's most outstanding public institutions. The report, unveiled by Executive Director Ifure Ataifure in Abuja, assessed federal agencies on transparency, fiscal discipline, project implementation, regulatory efficiency, and contribution to national development. The Nigeria — North East Development Commission was commended for its impact in insurgency-affected communities through infrastructure rehabilitation, humanitarian aid, and livelihood restoration. The Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission was recognized for its regulatory consistency, broadband expansion, digital inclusion, consumer protection, and investor confidence in the telecommunications sector. Other agencies like the Nigeria — Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Nigeria — Nigerian Ports Authority, and Nigeria — Nigeria Revenue Service were also listed among top performers. The Transparency Watch Initiative emphasized that effective governance is achievable with competence, strategic leadership, and commitment to public service.