The 2026 budget shows Bola Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and their aides will spend ₦12.2 billion on foreign and local travel while millions of Nigerians live in abject poverty.
This is contained in the details of the State House budget estimates submitted under the 2026 Appropriation Bill, now before the National Assembly for consideration.
The budget shows that the Presidency continues to prioritise international engagement, with foreign travel accounting for the largest share of travel and transport expenditure for both offices amid ongoing fiscal pressures and reforms.
For Tinubu, a total of N7.014 billion was allocated to travel and transport. Of this amount, N6.14 billion was earmarked for international travel and related logistics, while N873.89 million was set aside for local travel and transport.
The sum of N1.732 billion was budgeted for the Vice President’s travel within the fiscal year, including N1.31 billion for international travel and N417.49 million for local movement.
A separate N3. $433 billion was also provided for travel and transport (General), under the State House Headquarters.
The State House budget also provided N179.01 million for the purchase of motor vehicles for the President, alongside N375.19 million for food and catering supplies.
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