In an update published by Vanguard, the 2026 State House estimates indicate President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and aides could spend N12.2bn on foreign and local travel in 2026.
The report has revived questions about austerity optics amid inflation and cost-of-living pressures, as lawmakers review spending lines.
Supporters argue official travel can yield diplomatic and investment gains, while critics demand clearer justification and outcome reporting.
SaharaReporters also highlighted foreign travel plans, noting “plan to spend N7.4 billion on foreign trips,” while GazetteNGR summarized the same theme with “about N9 billion” in its highlight.
Echotitbits take: Watch for outcome-based accountability—investment commitments and measurable diplomacy gains that justify the travel vote.
Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/2026-budget-tinubu-shettima-aides-to-spend-n12-2bn-on-trips/ January 10, 2026
Vanguard 2026-01-10
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