Akwa Ibom Government Allocates N14.7 Billion For Governor’s Lodge Renovation, SUVs for Lawmakers

The Akwa Ibom State government has reportedly allocated N14.7 billion for repairs and purchases, including renovations of the governor’s and deputy governor’s lodges, and the acquisition of Toyota Prado SUVs for State House of Assembly members.

According to a report by civic tech organization BudgIT, and seen on SaharaReporters, N1 billion was set aside for the refurbishment of the governor’s office annex exterior.

Additionally, N9.3 billion was earmarked for repairs to the governor’s and deputy governor’s lodges.

The budget also includes N1 billion for Toyota Prados for assembly members and N1.5 billion for medical equipment for the government house.

Another N1.95 billion was spent on “backup” vehicles for the assembly members.