The United States embassy in Nigeria highlighted a recent report on Tuesday detailing the large expenditures by some state governors on government houses amid the country’s economic difficulties.
The report, titled “Nigeria’s ruling class splashes billions on government houses,” was published by The Africa Report.
The publication pointed out that while President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to endure economic hardship resulting from his policies, governors appear not to be making similar sacrifices.
The report stated, “While Nigerians are tightening their belts, the same cannot be said of the ruling class.”
It cited specific examples, such as Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s approval of N63.4 billion for renovating the Government House, describing the facility as an embarrassment and unbefitting.
In Gombe State, Governor Inuwa Yahaya allocated N14.9 billion for constructing a new ultra-modern residence and another N14.23 billion for the House of Assembly complex.
On its X platform, the US embassy shared the report and included comments from transparency and accountability advocacy groups.
The embassy said, “Such alleged lack of fiscal responsibility fuels inequality and erodes public trust.”
