Nigeria ranked 35th governance

According to the 2020 Global Governance Performance Index (GPI) report by the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute, Nigeria was ranked 35th out of 165 countries in terms of governance performance.

The GPI is a composite index that measures the quality of governance in countries based on 34 indicators, including electoral process and pluralism, checks on government power, government corruption, and the rule of law. The index is designed to provide a comprehensive picture of governance performance across different dimensions.

Here are some key findings from the 2020 GPI report:

  1. Nigeria scored 2.45 out of 10, which is considered a relatively low score.
  2. The country's highest scores were in the areas of "electoral process and pluralism" (4.14 out of 10) and "government corruption" (3.44 out of 10).
  3. Nigeria's lowest scores were in the areas of "checks on government power" (1.83 out of 10) and "the rule of law" (2.14 out of 10).
  4. The country's overall governance performance has improved slightly over the past decade, with a score increase of 0.14 points from 2010 to 2020.

It's worth noting that governance is a complex and multifaceted concept, and rankings can vary depending on the methodology and criteria used. However, the GPI report provides a useful snapshot of Nigeria's governance performance relative to other countries.

Here are some potential implications of Nigeria's governance performance:

  1. Corruption and lack of transparency: Nigeria's low scores in government corruption and checks on government power suggest that corruption and lack of transparency may be significant challenges.
  2. Limited accountability: The country's low scores in the rule of law and checks on government power may indicate limited accountability and a lack of effective mechanisms for holding those in power accountable.
  3. Economic challenges: Nigeria's governance challenges may contribute to economic challenges, such as low economic growth, high levels of poverty, and limited access to basic services like healthcare and education.
  4. Human rights concerns: Nigeria's governance challenges may also contribute to human rights concerns, such as restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly, and limited access to justice for marginalized groups.

Overall, Nigeria's governance performance is a complex issue that requires a nuanced and multifaceted approach to address.