MDAs Spend N3bn on Generators and Maintenance – Report
Federal Government's Expenditure on Diesel for Generators and Plant Maintenance The Nigerian federal government has allocated a combined sum of N3.76 billion for diesel purchases and maintenance of generators and plants over a two-year period. This figure is derived from detailed Treasury payments tracked by GovSpend, a public finance monitoring platform managed by BudgIT. The funds have been used for direct diesel purchases, monthly refueling of large-capacity generator sets, and routine maintenance to ensure the continued operation of these facilities. Notably, there was a significant reduction in expenditure in 2024 compared to 2023. In 2023, total payments specifically for generator fueling and maintenance reached N2.15 billion, while in 2024, this amount dropped to N1.61 billion, representing a decrease of N536.55 million or 25%. Key Spenders and Their Spending Patterns The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) emerged as the largest single spe...