President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their aides are expected to spend N12.2 billion for both domestic and international travel in the 2026 fiscal year.
Based on the budget estimates from the State House, as contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly, travel and transportation constitute a significant portion of the Presidency’s expenses, with international trips making up the majority of the budget amidst ongoing fiscal reforms.
For President Tinubu, N7.014 billion has been designated for travel and transport, which includes N6.14 billion for international travel and logistics, and N873.89 million for local travel.
The vice president has been allocated N1.732 billion for travel during the fiscal year, which consists of N1.31 billion for international trips and N417.49 million for domestic travel.
Additionally, N3.433 billion has been set aside for travel and transport under the State House headquarters.
The budget also includes N179.01 million for the purchase of vehicles for the president, while N375.19 million has been allocated for food and catering supplies.
Medical supplies received N79.68 million, and N56.43 million was designated for refreshments and meals.
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In total, the president’s budget allocation amounts to N8.39 billion, which includes other unspecified items, with capital expenditures totaling N777.19 million.
For the vice president, the budget includes N171.03 million for food and catering, N14.99 million for refreshments and meals, and N21.8 million for honorarium and sitting allowances.
Additionally, N28 million has been allocated for welfare packages and N11.83 million for publicity and advertising.
Overall, the vice president’s total allocation is N2.64 billion, which includes other items, with capital expenditures estimated at N641.39 million, reflecting investments in assets and long-term infrastructure.
The State House headquarters has received a total budget of N43.20 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, which includes N2.64 billion for personnel costs, N10.10 billion for operational expenses, and N30.49 billion for capital projects.
A detailed breakdown reveals N11.23 billion allocated for vehicle purchases, N7 billion for solar power installation at the Villa, and N2.42 billion for wildlife conservation.
Honorarium and sitting allowances received N2.12 billion, while N2.56 billion was allocated for office furniture and fittings.
Welfare packages were budgeted at N513.84 million, vehicle maintenance and spare parts received N3.84 billion, and N8.48 billion was allocated for the rehabilitation and repair of office buildings, with N44.21 million set aside for residential building repairs.
Other allocations include N371.80 million for library books and equipment, N12.19 million for sports and gaming equipment, and N11.71 million for the construction and provision of office buildings.
