Tinubu’s State House Spends ₦10million On Two Pressing Irons For Shettima’s Office

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Emmynet24 News reports that a review of public expenditure records has revealed that the sum of ₦10 million was paid for the supply of two industrial pressing irons for operations under the Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

Details obtained from GovSpend, a platform that tracks government spending, show that the payment was made on June 24, 2023, through the State House Headquarters Transit Account.

The record, listed under “State House Operations – Vice President,” indicated that the funds were disbursed to Riteddy Resources Limited for the supply of “2 nos industrial pressing iron,” suggesting a unit cost of ₦5 million each.

However, the entry did not provide further details on the specifications of the items or justification for the cost, raising concerns about procurement transparency and value for money.

In a related development, another review of GovSpend records showed that ₦6.8 million was reportedly spent on the purchase of 20 litres of groundnut oil by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Department (PTAD), with the payment processed on May 26, 2025.

Market checks indicate that a 25-litre container of groundnut oil typically sells between ₦52,000 and ₦100,000, making the reported expenditure significantly higher. The reason for the pricing discrepancy remains unclear.

Further findings also revealed that the Debt Management Office spent about ₦52.1 million on tea for its staff in 2025.

According to records on the GovSpend portal, multiple payments were made to different companies for tea supply across various months, including:

• ₦8.6 million paid to Diamond Seasons Nigeria Limited for May and June
• ₦8.8 million to Whiteluck Engineering Limited for November and December
• ₦8.8 million to Sani Sadi Nigeria Limited for September and October
• ₦8.7 million to De-Godf Energy Limited for July and August
• ₦8.7 million to Soleilune Nigeria Limited for March and April
• ₦8.5 million to Nurasabe Nigeria Limited for January and February

The series of expenditures has sparked public concern over government spending patterns and accountability.

In another related report, the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Kayode Egbetokun, was said to have spent over ₦239.4 million in 2025 on food items, including canned goods, beverages, and other consumables.

The revelations have further intensified calls for transparency and stricter oversight of public funds in Nigeria.