The Initiative for Leadership, Economic Watch and National Development (ILEWN) has criticized what it describes as a persistent lack of transparency and accountability across several Nigerian ministries, departments, and agencies, warning that weak oversight and poor public disclosure continue to undermine good governance and public trust.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the civil society organization expressed concern over the management of public resources and the failure of many government institutions to provide citizens with adequate information regarding budget implementation, project execution, and expenditure of public funds.
According to ILEWN, transparency and accountability are essential pillars of democratic governance and sustainable development. The group argued that public institutions have a responsibility to ensure that taxpayers are fully informed about how government revenues are utilized and how public projects are being implemented.
The organization further lamented what it described as growing secrecy in the operations of some ministries and agencies, noting that limited access to information creates opportunities for inefficiency, waste, and corruption. It stressed that stronger mechanisms are needed to guarantee compliance with existing transparency and accountability frameworks.
ILEWN also called on anti-corruption agencies, oversight institutions, and relevant government bodies to intensify monitoring of public expenditure and ensure that officials entrusted with public resources are held accountable for their actions.
The group urged the Federal Government to strengthen institutional reforms aimed at promoting open governance, public participation, and regular disclosure of financial and administrative activities across government ministries and agencies.
According to the organization, restoring public confidence in government institutions requires a firm commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible management of public resources.
The statement comes amid ongoing national debates over public sector governance, fiscal responsibility, and the need for greater accountability in the administration of government programmes and projects.
