The Nigerian Senate has given approval for the construction of 427 boreholes at the cost of N82.5 billion, with each borehole estimated at N193 million. This decision comes amidst allegations of budget padding.
Amid allegations of budget padding, the Nigerian Senate has approved N82.5 billion for the construction of 427 boreholes, averaging N193 million per borehole.
Fresh controversy arose in the upper chamber following allegations of padding the 2024 National Appropriation Act by N3.7 trillion. Although both the presidency and the legislative arm refute these claims, concerns over transparency and unjustified financial allocations to the National Assembly persist, raising doubts about its integrity.
Senator Jarigbe from Cross River North senatorial district revealed on the Senate floor that some senators allegedly received N500 million each from the 2024 budget, adding fuel to the controversy surrounding budgetary allocations.
Senator Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, previously accused the Senate President Godswill Akpabio
Senator Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, previously accused the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of undisclosed take-home pay, highlighting discrepancies in budgetary provisions among senatorial districts.
According to Budgit, a service delivery promotion platform, the approved Senate budget includes N82.5 billion for boreholes, N30.95 billion for ICT projects, N7.61 billion for traditional ruler empowerment, and N212 billion for streetlights.
Criticism from Nigerians ensued, questioning the exorbitant amount allocated for citizen.
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