The House of Representatives in Nigeria has expressed alarm over the persistent underfunding of the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation. This issue was highlighted during the 2026 budget defense session held at the National Assembly in Abuja, where members of the House Public Accounts Committee scrutinized the proposed budget for the office. The auditors are responsible for overseeing the financial accountability of over 1,000 Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and government-funded institutions throughout Nigeria.

The committee pointed out that the proposed allocation of N15.88 billion constitutes a mere 0.027 percent of the N58.47 trillion Federal Government budget. Members criticized this figure as grossly inadequate in relation to the constitutional responsibilities of the Auditor-General's Office, which plays a critical role in ensuring governmental financial transparency. Chairman Mr. Bamidele Salam emphasized that such scant funding could have dire repercussions for not only the office's effectiveness but also the overall integrity of Nigeria's anti-corruption framework.

Lawmakers are concerned that ongoing financial limitations could undermine public accountability and erode trust in governmental financial processes. As Nigeria battles corruption, inadequate funding of the office designed to hold government entities accountable may signify a failure to prioritize essential governmental functions, raising alarms over the future of Nigeria’s public financial management system and its commitment to combating corruption effectively.