Twelve Nigerian states have earmarked more than N102 billion in their 2025 budgets for the renovation of official residences, government offices, and the purchase of vehicles. These figures were obtained from the capital expenditure sections of their first-quarter budget performance reports.
The funds are intended for modernising government lodges, improving VIP suites, and acquiring new fleets of official cars. Common purchases include Toyota Prado SUVs, Hilux pickups, Jeeps, Camrys, and Corollas.
Lagos State is at the top of the spending list with about N33 billion allocated for lawmakers’ vehicles and lodge upgrades. A large portion of this will go towards purchasing backup vehicles and refurbishing the state Assembly complex, speaker’s residence, and government lodges in Alausa and Abuja.
Delta State has budgeted nearly N15 billion for similar projects, including the purchase of 260 vehicles and major renovation works in Asaba, Abuja, Warri, and other locations.
Taraba State plans to spend over N9.5 billion on renovations of the Government House in Jalingo, new construction in remote areas like Kakara and Gembu, and the purchase of guest house furnishings.
Borno State allocated close to N8 billion, much of which is dedicated to procuring vehicles for government ministries and departments. A smaller portion will cover lodge construction and renovations.
In Ondo State, N7.5 billion is planned for lawmakers’ vehicles and upgrades to official residences, including the purchase of luxury cars such as an armoured vehicle, Prado, and GAC.
Adamawa State’s N6.4 billion allocation will fund the purchase of 42 SUVs and the renovation of the governor and deputy governor’s lodges in Yola and Abuja.
Kebbi, Ekiti, and Cross River States each budgeted between N4.5 billion and N5.7 billion for official vehicles and executive lodge improvements.
Jigawa State plans to spend N3.39 billion on lodge repairs and various vehicles for state officials. Yobe State allocated nearly N3 billion, primarily for vehicles and renovations at key government buildings. Imo State set aside N1.45 billion for new vehicles and official residence upgrades.
Budget performance reports for the remaining 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory were not publicly available at the time of this report.
