Nigeria US Embassy Condemns Moral Irresponsibility of Nigerian Governors Amid Worsening Inequality

The Digest:

The US Embassy in Nigeria highlighted a report detailing how state governors are spending billions on government house renovations despite economic hardship. The report, shared by The Africa Report, criticizes the disparity between the sacrifices of Nigerian citizens and the lavish spending by the ruling class, citing examples from Oyo and Gombe states. The embassy emphasized that this fiscal irresponsibility deepens inequality and undermines public trust.

Key Points:

• Report on governors' lavish spending amidst economic hardship.
• Oyo State allocated N63.4bn for renovating the Government House.
• Gombe’s Governor Inuwa Yahaya committed N14.9bn for a new residence and N14.23bn for a House of Assembly complex.
• The US embassy links this spending to growing inequality and eroded public trust.
• The embassy urges transparency and fiscal responsibility from the ruling class.

The report highlights the widening gap between the extravagance of government officials and the struggles of ordinary Nigerians, urging greater fiscal responsibility.

Source: The Africa Report, US Embassy Nigeria

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