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The Digest:

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allocated more than N3.2 billion for cleaning, meals, and fuel in its 2026 budget. This proposal, part of the presidency's budget, educates on government spending patterns and engages public scrutiny over recurrent costs.

Key Points:
  • The EFCC budget includes N278.6 million for cleaning and fumigation services.
  • N722 million is allocated for refreshments and meals for the year.
  • Fuel costs total N2.22 billion, split between vehicles and generators.
  • Other allocations include N1.5bn for building maintenance and N376.5m for vehicle upkeep.
  • The figures are part of the N58.18 trillion national budget submitted to the National Assembly.
  • Analysts warn that such repetitive recurrent spending enables waste and fund diversion.
  • Critics describe it as a symptom of systemic profligacy in public sector budgeting.
This budget line item reveals a tension between operational necessity and fiscal responsibility, challenging institutions to root their expenditures in tangible value rather than habitual allocation.

Sources: Daily Trust, Vanguard