Nigeria has been ranked among the worst-governed countries in Africa under the Tinubu-led administration, according to the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) report.
The report, published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, revealed that Nigeria slipped three places, now ranking 33rd out of 54 African nations.
The IIAG, which has been published since 2007, provides a comprehensive assessment of governance across the African continent.
It evaluates countries based on various metrics, including security, rule of law, economic opportunities, human development, and participation in democratic processes.
The data is collected from 49 independent sources to gauge how well African countries have managed governance over the years.In Nigeria’s case, the 2024 report highlighted significant governance failures.
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The country scored poorly on key indicators, such as security and rule of law (39%), accountability and transparency (47.3%), and anti-corruption efforts, where it received a particularly low score of 28.9%.
The report also revealed that Nigeria’s performance on social protection, inclusion, equality, and infrastructure remained low, contributing to its poor governance rating.
Moreover, the report shows that the governance crisis in Africa is part of a continental trend, as security challenges and shrinking democratic spaces have hampered progress.
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