Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the procurement of utility vehicles, security gadgets, and accessories worth N1.835 billion to support security agencies operating within the FCT.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Minister of the FCT, Mohammed Bello gave the details of the purchase after the FEC meeting on Wednesday.
The Minister of the FCT said 60 utility vehicles with communication gadgets will be bought at that amount and delivered within two months.
Bello noted that the Council approved the supply of various security gadgets and accessories to support security agencies in the nation’s capital at a total sum of N847.1 million, while the two procurements amount to N2.68 billion.
In a related development, the Council also confirmed the purchase of vehicles worth N1.4 billion for the Niger Republic.
According to the Finance, Budget, and National Planning Minister, Zainab Ahmed, said President Muhammadu Buhari approved the purchase as part of efforts to help the Niger Republic boost its fight against insecurity.
Ahmed explained that the President, whose actions she cannot question, has the right to make his assessment of situations and give directives accordingly.
According to her, the financial support that was primarily to enhance their capacity to protect their territory is based on a request by the Nigerien Government and is also in the best interest of the country.
The Finance Minister’s comment came hours after independent journalist, David Hundeyin, posted the photo of a budget office document detailing the payment, questioning why the government’s move.
The confirmation from the Federal Government has, however, ignited condemnation from Nigerians with many faulting the move.
