The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) have been recognized as leading performers among Nigeria’s public institutions, according to the latest Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report released by the Transparency Watch Initiative.
The report, published on Friday, evaluated federal agencies based on criteria such as fair practices, fiscal discipline, project execution, regulatory effectiveness, responsiveness to the public, and measurable impacts on national development goals.
Dr. Ifure Ataifure, head of the initiative, noted that the NCC continues to exemplify regulatory excellence in Nigeria’s public sector. He emphasized that the commission’s efforts in expanding digital access, ensuring communication network stability, advancing broadband penetration, and boosting economic productivity have made the telecommunications sector one of the nation’s most resilient growth engines.
Alongside the NCC and NEDC, other agencies that performed well include the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).