In accordance with established legislative procedure, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, officially presented the 2026 budget proposal for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Senate Committee on Appropriations today.
Senator Lalong, who represents the Plateau South Senatorial District, appeared before the committee to deliver the scrutinized estimates following an intensive review by his subcommittee. The presentation is a critical step in the legislative calendar, ensuring that the electoral umpire is adequately funded for the upcoming fiscal year.
The session was presided over by the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Tahir Monguno, who received the submission for further consideration.
Key Highlights:
Legislative Oversight: The submission follows a rigorous scrutiny process by the Committee on Electoral Matters to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency within INEC.
Budgetary Timeline: This presentation moves the 2026 INEC budget into the final stages of deliberation before its ultimate passage by the Senate.
Commitment to Democracy: The timely submission underscores the Senate’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s electoral framework through robust and transparent funding.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations will now integrate these findings into the consolidated national budget for final legislative approval.
