“Fueling Six Cars With N1.5 Million Not A Big Deal” Minister Defends Fuel Expenditure (Video)

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has come under scrutiny for her ministry’s expenditure of N1.5 million on fuel for six vehicles during an official trip to Anambra State. She defended the expenditure, arguing it was necessary given the operational requirements of her convoy.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kennedy-Ohanenye expressed surprise at the criticism, emphasizing that the amount was reasonable. She detailed the breakdown of the vehicles involved, stating, “How many vehicles? I traveled with the staff in the bus, two security vehicles, one DSS vehicle, one police vehicle, my vehicle, the backup vehicle, and another one. About six vehicles went all the way to Anambra State for a job, and we came back. What is N1.5 million for those cars?”

The minister also highlighted the challenges she faced in explaining these expenditures to lawmakers, noting their reluctance to allow detailed explanations. “But when I was explaining, they (lawmakers) won’t even give you a chance to explain,” she said.

Watch her speak in the video below;

Kennedy-Ohanenye’s defense comes amid broader concerns over transparency and fiscal responsibility in government spending, with mixed reactions from the public. Some support her stance, acknowledging the high operational costs amid rising fuel prices, while others question the necessity and transparency of such significant expenses.
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