Nigeria ranks third-worst country in global good governance index

 Nigeria ranks third-worst country in global good governance index

By Modupe Shodeinde

Nigeria recorded the third-worst governed country in the inaugural Chandler Good Government (CGGI) Index.
The 2021 report released in Singapore on Monday by the Chandler Institute of Governance, noted that the ability to handle corruption properly is the strongest indicator of good governance.
Nigeria scored 0.319 points to sit at number 102 out of 104 countries on the league table which measures 104 governments’ effectiveness and capabilities in almost 90 per cent of the world’s population.
The index uses 34 indicators, which are organised into seven pillars: leadership and foresight; robust laws and policies; strong institutions; financial stewardship; attractive marketplace; global influence and reputation; and helping people rise.
According to CGGI, the points ranged from zero to one, zero being the lowest and one the highest.
The index, which was the first in the series, scored Nigeria 0.24 on leadership and foresight; 0.19 in Strong Institutions; 0.35 on Robust Laws & Policies; 0.40 on Attractive Marketplace; 0.35 on Global Influence & Reputation; 0.33 on Helping People Rise; and on Financial Stewardship, Nigeria was scored 0.37.
Finland ranked number one with 0.848 points followed by Switzerland; Singapore; Netherlands; Denmark; Norway; Sweden; Germany; New Zealand and Canada.
Mauritius, which was Africa’s best performer scored 0.5670, placing it at number 38 on the index.
The CGGI said the ranking came amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which has revealed strengths and weaknesses in institutions, laws, and leadership, adding that governance is the deciding factor in whether countries succeed.
The report stated, “Good governance begins with good leadership. The culture of government leadership varies from country to country, but the CGGI’s highest-performing governments are united in three ways: a commitment to integrity, a strong vision and plan for their nation’s future, and the ability to make the most of their available resources.”

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