The payment was made to Rock of Ages Total Event Limited, a private firm that has been awarded multiple government contracts in recent months.

An investigation by SaharaReporters into Nigeria’s public spending portal, GovSpend, has uncovered that the State House Headquarters, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, spent N32.2 million in August 2024 to replace kitchen items.

The payment was made to Rock of Ages Total Event Limited, a private firm that has been awarded multiple government contracts in recent months.

This revelation comes amid mounting public concern over fiscal responsibility and the call for greater transparency in government spending—especially at a time when officials frequently cite funding shortfalls.

Further analysis of GovSpend data shows that between March 15 and July 15, 2024, the same contractor received five separate payments totalling N250 million for event decoration services, raising additional questions about procurement practices at the federal level.

On July 15, the State House approved a payment of N68.4 million for Democracy Day decorations, once again awarding the contract to Rock of Ages Total Event Limited.

Just 10 days earlier, on July 5, the same company received N19.9 million for decorating a 300-seater hall at the Sheraton Hotel.

In a similar instance, on May 24, the federal government spent N131.9 million on full-scale decorations for State House events hosted by the First Lady, which included programmes targeting women, youth, and children.

A week earlier, on May 17, a separate payment of N22.5 million was made for floral arrangements and decor services at the new State House Banquet Hall, including preparations for a three-day fast-breaking event involving the Commander-in-Chief’s office.

On March 15, the government also disbursed N7.5 million for another round of decorations at the Banquet Hall.

On June 27, 2024, a total of N403 million was allocated for toilet renovations at the Federal Ministry of Justice headquarters. Of this amount, N158 million went to direct renovation works, while N245 million was paid to Optional Concepts Limited for similar projects.

The scale of this expenditure becomes even more striking when placed in context. According to records on the GovSpend portal, the N403 million allocated for toilet renovations could have funded the renovation of 66 blocks of three classrooms each, at a unit cost of N6.1 million per block.

Alternatively, the same amount could have provided 51 solar-powered boreholes, with each borehole costing N7.8 million—projects with far-reaching benefits for underserved communities.

These comparisons intensify public scrutiny of government spending priorities and amplify calls for greater accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility in the management of public funds.