The New budget performance documents from the Ondo State Government have shown that the administration spent approximately ₦1.9 billion in 2025 on the purchase of luxury vehicles for senior officials, including an armoured vehicle for the governor.
According to the officially published performance report for the 2025 fiscal year, the capital expenditure on vehicle procurement included the purchase of:
•One (1) armoured vehicle for the Governor,
•One (1) Toyota Prado SUV for the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), and
•One (1) GAC SUV for a senior official.
The budget line describing these purchases was recorded under “Vehicle Procurement for Executive Use” in the state’s 2025 budget performance document.
What the Documents Show
The line item in the performance report reads:
This disclosure comes at a time when many residents across the state are feeling economic pressure from rising living costs, and critics have questioned whether such spending aligns with the priorities of citizens facing challenges in essential sectors like health care, water supply, and education.
Reactions and Public Sentiment
While the government has not publicly explained the decision to procure high-end vehicles at this scale, the revelations have sparked debate on social media and among civil society groups in Akure and across Ondo State.
Some residents argue that having a secure armoured vehicle for the state’s governor could be justified on security grounds, while others express concern that the funds could have been better directed toward infrastructure or social services.
Context: More Vehicle Funds Proposed in 2026
Earlier in the 2026 budget proposal, the state also earmarked funds for additional vehicle purchases for lawmakers, including plans to spend over ₦2.4 billion on SUVs for members of the Ondo State House of Assembly.
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