The US Embassy has criticized Nigerian governors for allegedly spending billions on luxurious government houses and offices, a move that has sparked widespread public outrage.
Reports reveal that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approved ₦63.4 billion for the renovation of the state’s Government House, while Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya allocated ₦14.9 billion for a new official residence and another ₦14.23 billion for a House of Assembly complex.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also come under fire for authorizing ₦20 billion for a new vice-presidential residence and the purchase of a state-of-the-art presidential jet, further fueling debates over government spending priorities amid Nigeria’s economic hardship.
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