The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) are set to spend a combined ₦2 billion on fueling their operational vehicles in 2025, as part of the proposed budget outlined by President Bola Tinubu. In a budget presented to the National Assembly on December 18, President Tinubu outlined a ₦47.90 trillion budget titled the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity.”
A key highlight of the budget is the ₦4.91 trillion allocation for defence and security, reflecting the administration’s commitment to addressing the nation’s security challenges. A detailed review of the proposed budget reveals that the EFCC has allocated ₦808.7 million for vehicle fuel costs, in addition to ₦462 million for refreshments and meals in 2025. On the other hand, the DSS plans to allocate ₦1.37 billion for fuel, alongside ₦1.4 million for tactical counter-terrorism equipment.
Other notable allocations include ₦1.4 billion for arms and ammunition procurement and ₦1.1 billion for advanced cybersecurity tools. Furthermore, the DSS, along with agencies under the Office of the National Security Adviser, has earmarked ₦960 billion for the maintenance of national defence aircraft and the purchase of security equipment across multiple sectors.
