Tinubu's Budget Sparks Protest Over N14.3 Billion Computer Purchase Plan

Opposition parties have criticized the Federal Government's planned spending of N14.3 billion on new computers for 20 MDAs. The opposition views this as an unnecessary allocation, sparking concerns over the government's priorities.

Opposition parties in Nigeria have strongly opposed the Federal Government's plan to allocate N14.3 billion for the procurement of new computers for 20 of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The proposed budget has been criticized by opposition groups as excessive and wasteful, with many questioning the need for such a large sum of money for computer purchases. The opposition argues that the funds could be better utilized to address pressing national issues and poverty alleviation efforts. The criticism comes amidst growing public scrutiny of government spending and accountability.