President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has faced criticism for spending N2.3 billion on foreign trips and related expenses from February 21 to July 19, 2024.

This expenditure includes significant amounts allocated for acquiring foreign exchange for trips to Dubai, Ethiopia, Switzerland, France, and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as for the President, Vice President, and First Lady.

This spending comes at a time of severe economic hardship in Nigeria, exacerbated by recent policy changes such as the removal of the fuel subsidy. President Tinubu has urged Nigerians to endure the current economic difficulties, emphasizing that these reforms are necessary for the country’s long-term economic stability.