The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are set to spend a combined total of N2bn on fueling their operational vehicles in 2025, as detailed in the proposed appropriation bill.
President Bola Tinubu, on December 18, presented a N47.90tn budget to the National Assembly, dubbing it the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity.”
In the budget, N4.91tn has been allocated to defence and security, highlighting the administration’s focus on addressing the nation’s security challenges.
A breakdown of the budget shows that the EFCC plans to spend N808.7m on vehicle fueling and another N462m on refreshments and meals for the year. Similarly, the DSS has allocated N1.37bn for fueling its vehicles and N1.4m for procuring tactical counter-terrorism equipment.
Additionally, N1.4bn has been earmarked for arms and ammunition, while N1.1bn is set aside for advanced cybersecurity tools.
In a broader sense, the DSS, along with other agencies under the Office of the National Security Adviser, has allocated N960bn for maintaining defence aircraft and procuring security equipment, further underscoring the administration’s commitment to strengthening national security.
