The sum of N3.4 billion will be spent by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on feeding and travel expenses, according to PremiumTimes.
N2.6 billion of the amount was approved by Buhari for his office, and about N873 million was earmarked for Mr Osinbajo’s office. As in the last five years, travel expenses will take the largest chunk of these expenses, PremiumTimes reports.
Presidential travels will gulp N2.4 billion: N775.6 million for local trips and N1.7 billion for international journeys. On the other hand, Mr. Osinbajo will spend N801 million on his travels for the year – N284 million locally and N517.1 million outside the shores of the country.
Meanwhile, the meal bill for the offices of President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo has been pegged at N195.5 million. The first family will spend N124 million.
