Nigeria Action Plan Review 2026-2029 – For Public Comment
In 2026, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective re... published the Action PlanAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open government ... Review for Nigeria’s 2026-2029 action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger implementation process.
In Nigeria, the IRM’s findings are summarized below:
Nigeria’s first four-year action plan aims to advance the Government of Nigeria’s eight-point agenda. Nearly all commitments have ambitious aims, but some stand out for having a coalition of reformers, funding, and a pathway for progress despite disruptions expected from the 2027 election period. Notable reforms include Nigeria’s open government approach to implementing digital public infrastructure and ongoing efforts in open contractingA transparent procurement process, known as open contracting, increases competition, improves public service delivery, and ensures governments better value for their money. Technical specifications: C... More and beneficial ownershipDisclosing beneficial owners — those who ultimately control or profit from a business — is essential for combating corruption, stemming illicit financial flows, and fighting tax evasion. Technical spe... More transparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the public,... More.
The public is invited to review and comment on this report from 10 November to 23 November 2026. Comments can be submitted here, below, or by email to [email protected].
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