President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their aides are slated to spend a total of N12.2 billion on foreign and local travels in 2026.
The details are revealed in the State House budget estimates submitted under the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which is currently under review by the National Assembly.
According to the budget, the Presidency continues to emphasise international engagements, with foreign travel representing the largest portion of travel and transport spending for both offices, despite ongoing fiscal challenges and reform efforts.
For President Tinubu, a total of N7.014 billion has been allocated for travel and transport.
Of this, N6.14 billion is earmarked for international travel and related logistics, while N873.89 million is reserved for local travel and transport.
Vice President Shettima’s travel expenses for the fiscal year are budgeted at N1.732 billion, including N1.31 billion for international trips and N417.49 million for local movement.
A further N3.433 billion is set aside for general travel and transport under the State House Headquarters.
Other allocations in the State House budget include N179.01 million for the President’s motor vehicles and N375.19 million for food and catering supplies.
Drugs and medical supplies received N79.68 million, while refreshments and meals were allocated N56.43 million.
Overall, the President’s total budget stands at N8.39 billion, which includes other items not mentioned, with capital expenditure accounting for N777.19 million.
For the Vice President, allocations include N171.03 million for food and catering supplies, N14.99 million for refreshments and meals, and N21.8 million for honoraria and sitting allowances.
Additionally, N28 million is set aside for welfare packages and N11.83 million for publicity and advertisement. This brings the Vice President’s total allocation to N2.64 billion, including other unspecified items, with N641.39 million earmarked for capital expenditure on assets and long-term support infrastructure.
The State House headquarters is allocated a total of N43.20 billion for 2026, comprising N2.64 billion in personnel costs, N10.10 billion in overheads, and N30.49 billion for capital expenditure.
Further breakdowns show N11.23 billion for vehicle purchases, N7 billion for solar power installation in the villa, and N2.424 billion for wildlife conservation.
Honoraria and sitting allowances are pegged at N2.12 billion, office furniture and fittings at N2.56 billion, while welfare packages receive N513.84 million.
Vehicle maintenance and spare parts are budgeted at N3.84 billion, office building rehabilitation at N8.48 billion, and residential building rehabilitation at N44.21 million.
Other provisions include N371.80 million for library books and equipment, N12.19 million for sporting and gaming equipment, and N11.71 million for the construction and provision of office buildings.
