EITI assessors arrive to evaluate Nigeria’s oil, gas reforms

The Global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) validation team has arrived in Nigeria to evaluate the country's progress in enhancing transparency and accountability in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. The validation mission, which started on August 10, is part of the 2026 EITI Validation Exercise that began on July 1.

Nigeria's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) sees the arrival of the global assessors as a significant milestone in the ongoing validation process, providing an opportunity for the country to showcase its efforts in addressing corrective actions identified during previous assessments and strengthening governance of its natural resources.

The assessors will hold consultations with various stakeholders, including government institutions, oil and gas companies, civil society organizations, development partners, anti-corruption agencies, host communities, and the media, to gather insights on the implementation of the EITI Standard and ongoing reforms in the extractive sector.

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