**Federal Civil Service Commission's 2026 Budget Allocation: A Cause for Concern** In a move that has sent ripples through the corridors of power in Abuja, the House of Representatives Committee on Public Service Matters has rejected the 2026 budget allocation to the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The allocation, provided by the Ministry of Budget and Planning, has been deemed insufficient to meet the expectations of Nigerians in the commission's discharge of its responsibilities. This rejection is a wake-up call for those in charge of allocating funds to public institutions. The FCSC, as an executive body established under the 1999 Constitution, is tasked with appointment, promotion, and disciplinary control of the civil service. However, its inability to effectively carry out these functions is largely due to inadequate budgetary provisions. This has handicapped the commission in performing its mandates over the years, including the issue of fake appointments that it has been grappling with. One of the key concerns raised by the committee is the allocation of N2.6 billion, of which N1.24 billion is for personnel costs. This is deemed insufficient to cover the costs of recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary control of the civil service. Moreover, the commission's inability to check the excesses of agencies of government, which have been abusing delegated powers through unscrupulous recruitment, has resulted in increased personnel costs for the government. The committee has also expressed concern over the commission's poor funding, which has resulted in its inability to meet legal obligations such as appearing in court. This has led to default fees, a situation that cannot be tolerated in a country where the rule of law is paramount. The implications of this rejection are far-reaching. A more adequate budgetary provision for the FCSC is needed to ensure that it can effectively execute its responsibilities. This includes the complete execution of the 2024 recruitment waiver granted the commission, as well as the implementation of the human resource audit in the civil service. The committee's oversight function has revealed a wide gap between the responsibilities of the commission and the funding it needs to carry them out. In conclusion, the rejection of the 2026 budget allocation to the FCSC is a call to action for those in charge of allocating funds to public institutions. It is a reminder that the civil service commission is a critical institution that requires adequate funding to carry out its mandates effectively. We hope that this rejection will serve as a catalyst for positive change, leading to more adequate budgetary provisions for the