Nigeria Presidency spends N37.6bn on foreign travel since 2023

Nigerian Presidency foreign travel expenditure Bola Tinubu GovSpend analysis public spending transparency

An analysis of GovSpend records reveals that the Nigerian Presidency spent N37.64 billion on foreign trips, logistics, and foreign exchange between June 2023 and April 2026. The highest level of expenditure occurred in 2024, when spending reached N25.26 billion, driven largely by funding for the Presidential Air Fleet and foreign exchange allocations.

Official travel data indicates that President Bola Tinubu has spent approximately 261 days outside Nigeria across 51 foreign trips since assuming office in May 2023. His most frequent destinations reportedly include France and London. The President recently departed Abuja for a three-week vacation in Europe, with London as his first stop, bringing his total number of foreign trips to 52.

The report also highlights that approximately N700.7 million ($553,884) was allocated for overseas travel involving First Lady Oluremi Tinubu between 2023 and 2024. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga noted that the President is expected to return from his current working vacation to participate in preparations for the January 2027 elections.

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Bayo Onanuga · Bola Tinubu · GovSpend · Nigeria · Oluremi Tinubu

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[● 2 SOURCES] President Bola Tinubu has spent approximately 261 days outside Nigeria across 51 foreign trips since assuming office. www.gistlover.com · dailytrust.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately N700.7 million ($553,884) was released for overseas trips involving First Lady Oluremi Tinubu between 2023 and 2024. www.gistlover.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga stated that President Tinubu will return from his current vacation to participate in preparations for the January 2027 elections. www.gistlover.com · www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Nigerian Presidency spent approximately N37.64 billion on foreign trips and related expenses from June 2023 to April 2026. www.gistlover.com · www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Travel expenditure peaked in 2024, with N25.26 billion spent during that year. www.gistlover.com · www.naijanews.com · dailytrust.com

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Tinubu Spends 261 Days Abroad As Presidency’s Travel Bill Hits ₦37. 64 Billion [www.naijanews.com]

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Presidency spends N37. 6bn on trips [dailytrust.com]

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