U.S. Slams Extravagant Spending by Nigerian Governors Amid Economic Crisis

The United States has criticized Nigerian state governors for lavish spending on luxury projects while citizens endure economic hardship.

This rebuke follows revelations that billions of naira are being channeled into opulent government buildings, despite collapsing public services and rising poverty levels.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the U.S. Mission Nigeria expressed deep concern over what it called “unchecked spending patterns.”

It warned that these fiscal choices, particularly spending on new government houses, are worsening inequality and undermining public confidence.

The criticism follows an investigative report by The Africa Report, which exposed how some governors are prioritizing luxury residences and office complexes over vital public infrastructure. While Nigerians are urged to endure “labor pains” from economic reforms, leaders are accused of squandering public funds on extravagance.

“These alleged lack of fiscal responsibility fuels inequality and erodes public trust,” the U.S. Mission stated. The mission emphasized that with inflation soaring and basic services failing, the spotlight is now on state-level governance and the urgent need for transparent, needs-based budgeting.