The Presidency reportedly spent about ₦37.64 billion on travel-related expenses between June 2023 and April 2026, according to an analysis of government expenditure records by GovSpend.
The reported figure covers presidential trips, logistics, foreign-exchange transactions and other expenses linked to official travel.
The expenditure reportedly stood at ₦9.19 billion in the second half of 2023.
It rose sharply to ₦25.27 billion in 2024, before falling to ₦2.71 billion in 2025.
Between January and April 2026, another ₦477.45 million was reportedly spent on travel-related expenses.
The figures have attracted renewed attention following President Bola Tinubu’s departure for a three-week vacation in Europe.
According to the report, Tinubu has embarked on 51 foreign trips since assuming office in May 2023.
The trips reportedly took him to at least 30 countries, with about 261 days spent outside Nigeria.
His latest vacation reportedly brings the number of foreign trips to 52.
The Presidency has consistently defended Tinubu’s international engagements, saying they are important for diplomacy, attracting investment and advancing Nigeria’s national interests.
However, the reported spending has raised questions amid the country’s economic difficulties, insecurity and rising cost of living.
Critics are expected to demand greater transparency over the expenditure and the benefits Nigeria has gained from the President’s international engagements.
The central question remains whether the reported ₦37.64 billion spent on presidential travel and related expenses has delivered sufficient value to Nigerians.
There are also calls for the government to provide a clearer breakdown of the spending and outline the measurable outcomes of the President’s foreign trips.
Public office comes with public spending. But the bigger issue is whether such spending ultimately delivers value to the people.
