The State House reportedly spent a whopping sum of N244 million on the purchase and supply of tyres in a single day.
The investigation revealed that during the week marking President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, the State House made payments for an unspecified quantity of bulletproof tyres and Westlake tyres.
Specifically, documents showed payments of N200,583,390, N38,070,000, and N6,000,960 on May 21, 2024.
The documents detail two significant payments for the procurement and supply of tyres for bulletproof vehicles and five armoured bulletproof tyres to Obi-Wealth Enterprises Nigeria Limited (RC-640684).
The payments amounted to N200,583,390 and N38,070,000, respectively. However, a quick search on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) website revealed that this company is currently inactive.
Additionally, Hommy & Fay Investments Limited, an active entity on the CAC portal, handled the supply of an unspecified number of Westlake tyres (315/80R22), costing N6,000,960.
These payments were made less than 24 hours after the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, issued an apology to Nigerians over the nationwide hardship.
Speaking at a ministerial sectoral update, Bagudu asserted that the Tinubu-led government’s policies were on track despite the ongoing currency crisis and inflation hampering economic growth.
Netizens Reactions…
Blood must flow said; “All good Nigerians should rise up to defend our country from these criminal politicians looting our country. No future for the youths; it's time to come out with your guns and arms.”
The Lone Ranger said; “Let’s face the truth, Nigeria is a long way from getting better. They refused to increase minimum wage... I dey get headache abeg…”
Snipper said; “That is a modest amount considering the number of vehicles in Aso Rock, plus we have to prioritize safety.”
Anonymous said; “They need to mobilize like Kenyans and enter wherever exists to deal with the rogues.”
Accurate@28 said; “The earlier we Nigerians rise up and chase these liars and thieves away from the stolen position of leadership, the better. Arise Nigerian youths, arise and take your country back.”
Abruzzi said; “This is how they continue looting our common wealth with reckless abandon. The tyres bought, were they not for the vehicles just bought last year August? These people do not really care about this country.”