Governor’s ₦4.6 Billion Plan For 50 Flashlights And 100 Walkie-Talkies See Details 

Governor’s ₦4.6 Billion Plan For 50 Flashlights And 100 Walkie-Talkies See Details 

A Nigerian governor has stirred up a storm online after allocating ₦700 million to purchase 50 flashlights and 100 walkie-talkies.This revelation has gone viral on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter).….CONTINUE READING 

In a post by Arise News correspondent Oseni Rufai, he disclosed the staggering budget figures for the Bayelsa Community Safety Corps. Rufai detailed the governor’s plans, which also include billions earmarked for vehicles.

He stated: “₦700 million for 50 flashlights and 100 walkie-talkies for the Bayelsa Community Safety Corps. ₦4.6 billion for 20 Hilux trucks and SUVs, along with another ₦1.2 billion for government printing machines.”

As the post gained traction, many users took to the comments section to voice their opinions.

Here are some notable reactions:

@OgaMayorr: “If we had an effective and proactive EFCC & ICPC, many of these thefts wouldn’t occur. This is money laundering, and the @officialEFCC will ignore it.”

@Chimacoeche: “These individuals are criminals, and they believe nothing will come of it.”

@Emeka_firstson: “Nobody rigs an election to provide good governance. Nigerians are the number one accomplices in fostering poor leadership, only to demand good governance afterward. A bad tree can’t bear good fruit.”

@Omogbaiii: “That ₦1.2 billion could buy all the printing machines in Computer Village and still have money left over.”

@initzico: “You all are still worried about Nigeria? If you like, don’t focus on your life.”

@Unwanaassam1: “If I told you what the Akwa Ibom government is budgeting billions for, you’d be shocked.”

@Viralgeek1: “Let me break it down: each flashlight costs ₦2 million, while a walkie-talkie is about ₦4.7 million, and logistics is included. I can only comment on the flashlight; I’m not a car dealer.”

Evangeline Chinyere: “What do you expect when the EFCC is ineffective? Today, all those with cases at the EFCC walk around boldly in Abuja. What message does this send to leaders who mismanage public funds without consequence?

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