{"id":2172,"date":"2024-08-19T11:23:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T11:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2024-08-19T11:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T11:23:30","slug":"how-senate-deputy-president-principal-officers-got-multi-billion-naira-constituency-projects-in-2024-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2024\/08\/19\/how-senate-deputy-president-principal-officers-got-multi-billion-naira-constituency-projects-in-2024-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How Senate Deputy President, Principal Officers Got Multi-Billion Naira Constituency Projects In 2024 Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Principal officers of Nigeria\u2019s senate have allocated billions of naira in constituency projects to themselves in the 2024 budget, according to Premium Times.<\/h3>\n

The projects, known as Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP), are intended for development initiatives across the 109 senatorial districts in the country.<\/p>\n

The report revealed that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, representing the North-West Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, allocated \u20a64.142 billion worth of projects to his constituency alone.<\/p>\n

These projects, along with others, are part of the ZIP program, which aims to bring federal projects to local communities through lawmakers\u2019 initiatives.<\/p>\n

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin\u2019s Kano North Senatorial District also saw significant allocations, along with other key Senate officers.<\/p>\n

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru, ex-Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, Minority Leader, Abba Moro, and Deputy Minority Leader, Oyewunmi Olalere were among the top beneficiaries.<\/p>\n

However, the platform raised concerns about the transparency and clarity of the budget allocations.<\/p>\n

Many of the projects were found to have vague descriptions and locations, with some listed under suspicious sub-heads.<\/p>\n

The budget document did not indicate whether the lawmakers nominated these projects, despite them being located in their respective constituencies.<\/p>\n

Barau Jibrin (Kano North)<\/strong><\/p>\n

PREMIUM TIMES identified several projects worth billions of naira whose specific locations are unclear.<\/p>\n

For instance, \u20a6250 million was allocated for the \u201cConstruction of rural roads in some selected communities in Kano State\u201d.<\/p>\n

The local government areas and specific communities where the project will be sited were not stated. Several others were not credited to any communities.<\/p>\n

The projects and their costs are:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6190 million for \u201cHuman Capital Development and Strategic Empowerment with Capital and Motorcycles in Kano State.<\/p>\n

Audience Survey<\/p>\n

-\u20a6250 million for \u201cProvision of Solar Borehole in various wards in Dala LGA, Kano State.\u201d<\/p>\n

-\u20a660 million for the construction of classrooms in Kadawa Ungogo LGA, Kano State.<\/p>\n

\u2013 \u20a620 million for \u201cTraining and employment of youth and women and supply of sewing machines in Gwarzo\/Kabo LGAs of Kano State\u201d.<\/p>\n

Mr Jibrin is from Kano State and is the deputy senate president.<\/p>\n

Barau\u2019s clear project<\/p>\n

The review showed that only one project was allocated to Mr Jibirin\u2019s Kano North. The project is:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6190 million for \u201cProvision of empowerment items to farmers to boost dry season farming, traders and other artisans (LOT 1&2) in Kano North Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under NBRRI.<\/p>\n

Bamidele Opeyemi (Ekiti Central)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Six projects worth \u20a61.472 billion were allocated to the Ekiti Central Senatorial District, which Mr Opeyemi represents.<\/p>\n

However, the only difference here is that the projects have locations, even though some are under irrelevant government agencies.<\/p>\n

Projects listed for Mr Opeyemi\u2019s constituency are:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cSupply of education materials to students in selected schools in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d The project is listed under Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6150 million for \u201cGrants for unemployed youths and women in selected areas of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cProcurement of agric inputs and employment of farmers in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

-\u20a6232 million for \u201cProvision of agric food farm inputs and empowerment for youths and women in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

-\u20a6218 million for \u201cProvision of agric and farm inputs for cooperatives in Irepodun\/Ifelodun and Ijero LGAs of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

-\u20a6250 million for \u201cProvision of agric and farm inputs for cooperatives in Ado, Efon, and Ekiti-west LGAs of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

-\u20a6222 million for \u201cCapacity building training and supply of sewing machines, block moulding machines, cassava grinding machines and pepper grinding machines for artisans in selected areas of Ekiti Central Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oyelola Ashiru (Kwara South)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eleven projects worth \u20a61.8 billion were allocated to Kwara South Senatorial District, which Mr Ashiru represents.<\/p>\n

Like Mr Bamidele, some projects here are listed under irrelevant organisations for execution.<\/p>\n

They are:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6250 million for \u201cConstruction of community road in Ayaba area of Essa Ward in Kwara South, Kwara South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under the main ministry.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6250 million for \u201cConstruction and equipping of ICT centres in selected communities of Kwara South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cConstruction and rehabilitation of rural road and pavement in Popo Market, Offa, Kwara South (PHASE 2)\u201d. The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cRenovation and equipping of Esie\/Iludun Secondary School in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara South\u201d. The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cRenovation of Oro Ago, Omupo, Erinle-Ile, Omu-Aran and Ajasse Kinship\u2019s palace in Kwara South.\u201d The project is listed under the National Productivity Centre.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cMedical outreach for disabled and elderly people in selected areas of Kwara South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under Aquatictic Bio-Resources Training Centre Tunari, Taraba State.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cProvision of medical supplies to Primary Health Care and Maternity Centres in Kwara South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under Aquatictic Bio-Resources Training Centre Tunari, Taraba State.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cConstruction of motorised boreholes across communities in Isin Local Government area of Kwara South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under Niger RBDA.<\/p>\n

Ali Ndume (Borno South)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three projects worth \u20a6722 million were allocated to the Borno South Senatorial District, which Mr Ndume represents.<\/p>\n

The controversial senator has lost his Senate Whip position to Tahir Monguno (Borno North) after he fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n

The projects his constituency benefitted from are:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6500 million for \u201cConstruction of roads, drainages and culverts in Borno South Senatorial District. The project is listed under Housing.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6122 million for \u201cProvision of tricycle pick up vans in Borno South Senatorial District, Borno State. The project is listed under the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria (NARICT)<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cProvision of tricycle (Keke NAPEP) in Borno South Senatorial District, Borno State. The project is listed under the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria. (NARICT)<\/p>\n

Abba Moro (Benue South)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eight projects worth N1.180 billion were allocated to Benue South Senatorial District, which Mr Moro represents.<\/p>\n

Mr Moro became the minority leader a few months after the Court of Appeal sacked its former occupant, Simon Mwadkwon.<\/p>\n

Like Mr Bamidele, some projects here are listed under irrelevant organisations.<\/p>\n

They are:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cElectrification of Uwokwu, Benue South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under Bio-Resources Development Centre, Makurdi.<\/p>\n

-\u20a650 million for \u201cCompletion of Ublegbe-Odebe-Otto electrification Ogbadigbo, Benue South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is under the Bio-Resources Development Centre, Makurdi.<\/p>\n

-\u20a620 million for \u201cCompletion of Ago electrification of Ogbadigbo LGA, Benue South Senatorial District \u201c. The project is under the Bio-Resource Development Centre, Makurdi.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6500 million for \u201cTraining of Youths in Agricultural value chain skills acquisition in Benue South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is under SHEDA.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for the \u201cConstruction of internal road in Ugbokolo using Interlocking blocks Okpokwu LGA, Benue South Senatorial District\u201d. This project is listed under BCDA.<\/p>\n

-\u20a620 million for \u201cCompletion of Ekpemgbe electrification, Ado LGA Benue South Senatorial District \u201c. The project is under BCDA.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6140 million for \u201cPurchase of drugs for various health care centres in Benue South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is under BCDA.<\/p>\n

-\u20a650 million for \u201cEmergency repairs on a 12KM road Aikpla-Ihilikpa, Benue South Senatorial District\u201d. The project is under BCDA.<\/p>\n

Oyewunmi Olalere (Osun West)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Six projects worth \u20a61.130 billion were allocated to the Osun West Senatorial District, which Mr Oyeunmi represents.<\/p>\n

They are:<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cProvision of solar street lights in Iwo, Ede and Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun West Senatorial District.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project is listed under NBRRI.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cGrants to vulnerable people, widows, and aged-people and physically challenged in Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State\u201d. The project is listed under the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin (NSPRI).<\/p>\n

-\u20a6100 million for \u201cPurchase and distribution of motorcycles to youths in Ola-Oluwa, Isokan and Ejigbo local government areas of Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State\u201d. The project is listed under the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin (NSPRI).<\/p>\n

-\u20a6230 million for \u201cSolar powered street lights in selected communities in Osun West Senatorial District\u201d. The project is listed under the National Institute for Construction Technology and Management, Uromi.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6300 million for \u201cPurchase and distribution of korope buses and motorcycles to transport workers in selected communities of Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State\u201d. The project is listed under the Nigerian Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi.<\/p>\n

-\u20a6200 million for \u201cSupply and installation of transformers at Ejigbo, Owode, Gbogan, Apomu and other critical areas in Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State\u201d. The project is listed under the National Centre for Energy and Environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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