Guided by transparency, driven by national development
NEITI exists to ensure Nigeria's extractive resources are managed openly, responsibly, and for the benefit of present and future generations.
Our Mission
To institutionalise accountability mechanisms and processes aimed at instilling a culture of transparency in Nigeria's extractive sector for the benefit of all.
Our mission is grounded in the belief that extractive resources belong to all citizens. We work to ensure that government, companies, and communities can access reliable information about sector activities and revenues.
Our Vision
A Nigeria whose extractive sector is transparent, accountable, and beneficial to all.
We envision a future where transparency is the norm, extractive revenues are optimally managed, communities benefit from resource development, and good governance strengthens democratic institutions.
Principles that guide our work
Every audit, report, engagement, and recommendation is shaped by values that support trust and public value.
Partnership
Requires working with various stakeholders.
Accountability
Requires showing firm belief and taking the right action based on laws, rules, and regulations.
Professionalism
Requires us to employ expert skills and experience in delivering our mandate.
Integrity
Requires us to match our words with action in honesty and truthfulness.
Teamwork
Requires us to create a conducive environment that promotes collaboration among all staff.
Openness
Requires us to be conscious that our actions are open to public scrutiny.
How we turn values into action
Ensure comprehensive and timely disclosure of government revenue from extractive industries
Validate and verify production and revenue data reported by extractive companies
Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration on transparency initiatives
Develop evidence-based policy recommendations to improve extractive sector governance
Promote international best practices in transparency and accountability
Build capacity of government, industry, and civil society on transparency standards
Our work serves people, institutions, and the economy.
NEITI translates complex extractive sector information into insight that citizens, policymakers, companies, and civil society can use.
Citizens
Access information that supports informed participation.
Government
Use validated data to improve oversight and planning.
Industry
Understand reporting expectations and transparency obligations.
Researchers
Explore reliable data for analysis and public debate.
Explore how NEITI implements this mission
The strategic plan explains the priorities, pillars, and initiatives that guide our work.
View Strategic Plan