Niger State Government is facing renewed scrutiny following budget documents that indicate plans to spend an additional N1.5 billion on executive tables and chairs for guest houses located behind the Government House in Minna.
According to details contained in the 2026 approved budget, funds were earmarked for the “provision of 28 executive tables and chairs for additional 17 guest houses behind Government House,” a line item that has raised concerns over repeated spending on similar furniture projects.
The development comes after reports that the state had already spent about N1.625 billion between January and September 2025 on the same category of items for guest houses in the Government House complex, suggesting a continuation of high-value procurement in the area.
Within the same budget period, significantly lower allocations were reportedly made for other infrastructure needs. About N268 million was spent on water facilities, while markets and parks reportedly received just N93 million, according to the budget breakdown.
The 2026 fiscal plan also includes a separate allocation of N2.1 billion for the construction of nine additional guest houses in Minna, alongside renovation works within the Government House, further expanding the scope of hospitality-related infrastructure spending.
Meanwhile, questions have also been raised over an alleged N1.514 billion spent on road construction at Suleja International Market between 2024 and September 2025. Reports claim that physical visits to the site showed little evidence of major road construction, with only drainage work and minor concrete structures visible, while some traders also reportedly said they were unaware of any large-scale road project in the area.
Elijah Adeyemi
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