AdvoKC Foundation Urges Tinubu to Sign Audit Bill

The AdvoKC Foundation has called on President Bola Tinubu to sign the Federal Audit Service Bill, citing that ongoing delays are compromising Nigeria's supreme audit institution's control over its finances and administration. Currently, the Auditor-General for the Federation relies on other government bodies for budget allocations and fund releases, which undermines its independence.

This appeal follows the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report from the United States Department of State, which assessed Nigeria's fiscal practices against international standards, revealing that Nigeria failed to meet these standards for the second consecutive year. The foundation's Project Director, Habib Sheidu, stressed the urgency of the situation, linking the audit system's weaknesses to the government's ability to monitor public expenditure effectively.

The Federal Audit Service Bill has already been passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, and the foundation previously urged Tinubu to sign it in July, emphasizing the critical need for reform in Nigeria's audit processes.