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The House of Representatives has demanded increased funding for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), following its 2026 budget defense. Lawmakers highlighted the Commission's recovery of N33.16 billion and $1.8 million, noting its operations have been constrained by inadequate funding.

They expressed concern that persistent underfunding could compromise the Commission's integrity. The ICPC Chairman reported that only 28% of approved overhead costs and 5% of capital funding were released in 2025, hampering operations. The proposed 2026 budget reflects significant cuts, prompting the Chairman to seek urgent intervention to sustain the Commission's functions.