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FG Spends N38.2bn on Former Presidents Gowon, Obasanjo, IBB, Others Over 22 Years

The federal government of Nigeria has spent a total of N38.2 billion over the past 22 years on benefits, allowances, pensions, and other entitlements for former heads of state, including Generals Yakubu Gowon, Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), and ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. This figure, revealed in the latest budget report, covers various items such as security votes, domestic and foreign travel allowances, staff salaries, and personal aides for these former leaders. Analysts have raised concerns about the sustainability of such expenditures amid the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges, including rising debt and infrastructure deficits. Lawmakers have urged a review of these spending practices to prioritize public welfare and development projects over exorbitant payments to past leaders.