On Tuesday, Nigeria witnessed an advancement in its Corruption Perception Index (CPI), ascending five places to secure the 145th position out of 180 countries assessed.
Transparency International (TI) released the latest corruption index, revealing that Nigeria garnered 25 points out of a maximum of 100 in the 2023 CPI results, marking an increase from its previous score of 24.
The CPI, recognized as one of the most widely used global corruption rankings, evaluates the perceived corruption level in each country’s public sector.
Using a scale from zero to 100, where zero represents “highly corrupt” and 100 signifies “very clean,” Nigeria’s improved ranking indicates progress in combating corruption.
While Nigeria’s score remains below the sub-Saharan African average of 33 points, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), presenting the index in Abuja, clarified that the CPI does not pinpoint specific instances of corruption but reflects the perceived corruption level in the country.
CISLAC emphasized that this year’s CPI release does not assess Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies. Still, it acknowledged commendable efforts in the fight against corruption, underscoring the importance of ongoing initiatives in addressing corruption perceptions in Nigeria.