President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their aides are set to spend a combined sum of N12.2 billion on both foreign and local travels in the upcoming 2026 fiscal year. This projection is detailed in the State House budget estimates, which form part of the 2026 Appropriation Bill currently under review by the National Assembly.
Detailed Breakdown of Presidential and Vice Presidential Travel
The budget documents highlight that travel and transport continue to be a significant expense for the Presidency. A substantial portion is dedicated to international engagements, even as the government pursues fiscal reforms.
For President Tinubu, a total of N7.014 billion has been earmarked for travel and transport. This sum is divided into N6.14 billion for international travel and logistics, and N873.89 million for local travel and transport.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has been allocated N1.732 billion for his travel needs throughout the fiscal year. This includes N1.31 billion for international trips and N417.49 million for local movement. An additional N3.433 billion is provided for travel and transport under the State House Headquarters.
Other Notable Allocations for the Presidency
Beyond travel, the budget outlines several other expenditures for the top offices. For the President, N179.01 million is set aside for the purchase of motor vehicles. Food and catering supplies received an allocation of N375.19 million, while drugs and medical supplies got N79.68 million. Refreshments and meals were allocated N56.43 million.
The overall allocation for the President's office stands at N8.39 billion, which includes other unspecified items. Capital expenditure for the presidency is pegged at N777.19 million.
For the Vice President's office, N171.03 million is budgeted for food and catering, N14.99 million for refreshments, and N21.8 million for honorarium and sitting allowances. The budget also provides N28 million for welfare packages and N11.83 million for publicity and advertisement.
The Vice President's total allocation is N2.64 billion, with capital expenditure estimated at N641.39 million for assets and long-term support infrastructure.
Major Capital Projects for State House Headquarters
The State House Headquarters itself received a massive total allocation of N43.20 billion for 2026. This is broken down into N2.64 billion for personnel costs, N10.10 billion for overheads, and a significant N30.49 billion for capital expenditure.
A further breakdown of the capital spending reveals several high-value projects:
- N11.23 billion for the purchase of motor vehicles.
- N7 billion for the provision of solar power at the Presidential Villa.
- N2.42 billion for wildlife conservation.
- N2.12 billion for honorarium and sitting allowances.
- N2.56 billion for office furniture and fittings.
Other substantial allocations include N3.84 billion for vehicle spares and maintenance, N8.48 billion for the rehabilitation and repair of office buildings, and N513.84 million for welfare packages. The rehabilitation of residential buildings is allocated N44.21 million.
Additional funds are earmarked for library books and equipment (N371.80 million), sporting and gaming equipment (N12.19 million), and the construction and provision of office buildings (N11.71 million).
This comprehensive budget proposal now awaits scrutiny and approval by the National Assembly, amid ongoing national conversations about government spending and fiscal responsibility.
