Lavish Spending: Sanwo-Olu Under Fire For N3.75 Billion Perfume, Fans Allocation

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During the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2023, the Public Procurement Agency (PPA) in the state approved additional contracts, notably exceeding N440 million for a new Lexus LX 600 Bulletproof Sport Utility Vehicle designated for the Chief of Staff’s pool…CONTINUE READING

In a separate allocation, N18.5 million was allocated to the Chief of Staff’s office for the procurement and distribution of 2,000 chickens across various local government areas and wards.

The government also sanctioned an expenditure of N152 million to restore water supply at Iduganran Palace, the official residence of the Oba of Lagos. Additionally, records indicate a budget of N581 million for the renovation of Saint Andrews Anglican Church in the Oke-Popo area.

Within the deputy governor’s office, N30 million was earmarked for a monthly outreach program benefiting indigent citizens led by the deputy governor’s wife, and an additional N30 million for an empowerment program.

In response, Funsho Doherty, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, expressed concerns through an open letter to Governor Sanwo-Olu, urging a review of specific projects.

Public policy expert, Dr. Abimbola Oyarinu, criticized the government’s actions, stating that while Nigerians endure hardship, the government enjoys jumbo packages.

He emphasized the need for accountability and noted that citizens are responsible for the leaders they get.

Social crusader Olufemi Ajayi expressed that the contracts demonstrate the government’s insensitivity to the people’s plight.