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 within its oil, gas, and mining sectors. This validation mission, part of the 2026 EITI Validation Exercise which commenced on July 1, aims to assess the implementation of corrective actions identified during the previous assessment and the strengthening of governance in Nigeria's natural resources.

The mission, scheduled to run from August 10 to August 14, will involve a comprehensive quality assurance assessment and consultations with various stakeholders, including government institutions, oil and gas companies, civil society organizations, and development partners. Key officials such as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the Minister of Finance, are expected to engage with the assessors to discuss the country's implementation of the EITI Standard, ongoing reforms, and challenges in the extractive sector.

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