FG Confirms N1.4bn Donation To Niger Republic To Procure Vehicles

The Federal government confirmed on Wednesday, that it gave the sum of N1.4billion donations to the Republic of Niger to aid in the acquisition of some operational vehicles.

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed confirmed the purchase, while fielding questions from reporters, shortly after the Federal Executive Council ( FEC) meeting presided over by the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

Following the outrage generated by the action, which was exposed by a popular social media influencer, David Hundeyin, on Wednesday, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Ahmed, argued that even though Nigerians have the right to question the rationale for such donation, President Muhammadu Buhari, who approved the purchase, also had the right to make his own assessment on situations and act accordingly.

The document released by the media influencer showed that the President approved the release of the fund on the 22nd of February this year.

The contract to supply the 10 units of Toyoya Land Cruisers was awarded to IFO Kaura Motors Nig. Limited.

But justifying the funds, Zanaib noted that the President reserved the right to take decisions in the interest of Nigeria, insisting that “this was not the first time the country is providing such interventions to her neighbours.

“Let me just say that overtime, Nigeria has had to support her neighbours, especially the immediate neighbours to enhance their capacity to secure their countries as it relates to us. This is not the first time that Nigeria had assisted Niger Republic, Cameroon or Chad.

“The President makes an assessment as to what is required based on the request of their Presidents. Such requests are approved and interventions are provided.

“It is to enhance their capacity to protect their countries, as it relates to security and also to Nigeria.”

She added that, “Nigerians have the rights to ask questions, but also the President has the responsibility to make an assessment of what is in the best interest of the country and I cannot question the decision myself.

“I have said this is not the first time that Nigeria as a country has provided an intervention to our neighbours. It is in the best interest of Nigeria to do so.”

Report had indicated that the President approved about 10 number Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to the Republic of Niger, but did not however, specify the purpose for such approval.

Posted: at 3-08-2022 05:25 PM (1 year ago) | Gistmaniac

You have money?  You have forgotten that you are swimming in debt at the moment.  Who will pay the debts thereafter?

Posted: at 3-08-2022 05:53 PM (1 year ago) | Hero

Don't compare yourself to the USA because you are nowhere near the USA.  Learn to cut your coat according to your size.

Posted: at 3-08-2022 06:13 PM (1 year ago) | Hero

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D , I didn't know you can talk from the scriptures you are alien to.

Posted: at 3-08-2022 06:29 PM (1 year ago) | Hero

Why do people always focus on the less important issue and ignore the real issues. 10 Toyota Landcruisers for 1.4 Billion naira. How much does a single one cost? Secondly, if it is needed for operational reasons as suggested, then I think they must be bullet proof. This then leads to another question. How much does a bullet proof type cost? This is the real issue to be investigated otherwise, someone may have scammed the President into releasing such a huge amount only for ten pieces of Toyota Landcruisers

Posted: at 3-08-2022 10:56 PM (1 year ago) | Upcoming

You are giving another country money and your country in so much debts what is wrong with you people.

Posted: at 4-08-2022 01:41 AM (1 year ago) | Newbie

Truth

Posted: at 4-08-2022 05:40 AM (1 year ago) | Upcoming