Nigerian Govs extravagant – US embassy

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The United States embassy in Nigeria has criticized state governors for their excessive use of public funds.

This stance was made public on Tuesday when the embassy shared a report highlighting the extravagant expenditures by governors across the country.

According to the report, state leaders have been spending billions on constructing or refurbishing government residences, even as ordinary Nigerians struggle with worsening economic conditions.

It further pointed out that while President Bola Tinubu has urged citizens to endure the economic strain caused by his administration’s reforms, many governors have failed to make similar sacrifices.

“While Nigerians are tightening their belts, the same cannot be said of the ruling class.

“Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration approved N63.4bn for the renovation of the Government House, claiming it was an embarrassment and an unbefitting facility.

“In Gombe, one of the poorest states in Nigeria, Governor Inuwa Yahaya committed N14.9bn for a new ultra-modern residence. Another N14.23bn is being spent on the House of Assembly complex,” the report read in part.

The U.S. embassy, through its official X (formerly Twitter) account, posted the report’s link along with remarks from organizations that promote government transparency and accountability.

“Such alleged lack of fiscal responsibility fuels inequality and erodes public trust,” the embassy wrote.

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