LunagisthubCross River Govt’s Questionable Spending on Governor’s Offices
A recent analysis of the Cross River State budget has uncovered a concerning pattern of budgetary abuse by the state government. According to documents, a total of N7.6 billion was spent on the rehabilitation of the governor’s offices in 2024, N3.6 billion more than the publicly approved allocation.
The state’s approved 2024 budget initially earmarked N1 billion for the rehabilitation, which was later increased to N4 billion through a supplementary budget. However, the actual expenditure ballooned to N7.6 billion, with no public documentation explaining or authorizing the excess N3.6 billion.
The N3.6 billion spent without budgetary provision on governor’s offices could have been used for more pressing needs in the state. For instance, it could have:
– Provided 1,714 boreholes across the state
– Built 180 roads, 7 classroom blocks, and 24 markets
– Funded 18 erosion control projects and installed 360 solar streetlights
The Cross River State government’s questionable spending habits raise concerns about transparency and accountability. The excess N3.6 billion spent on governor’s offices could have been better utilized to address pressing needs in the state, improving the lives of its citizens.
Lunagisthub
