By Our Reporter
Lagos State Government has dismissed reports alleging that ₦4.2bn was proposed in the 2026 Budget for the purchase of office furniture and microphones for the Office of the Deputy Governor, describing the claim as inaccurate and a clear misinterpretation of capital provisions.
The State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget made this clarification in a signed statement issued on Friday, titled: "Re: Lagos State Office of Deputy Governor to spend 4.2 billion
Naira on office furniture, 30 microphones in Y2026," copy of which was made available to newsmen.
The ministry explained that the ₦4,247,816,006 allocation mentioned in the said report represented the total capital allocation for the Office of the Deputy Governor for the 2026 fiscal year and not an amount solely meant for furniture and microphones.
According to the statement, the sum of N4,247,816,006 is the total capital expenditure of the office, with the sum of ₦4,077,816,006 earmarked for
Its reconstruction, including structural upgrades, retrofitting works, and the provision of alternative energy infrastructure, amongst others, saying that the balance of N170,000,000 of the budgeted capital allocated covers purchase of office equipment, office furniture & fittings and other capital items.
"The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to reports alleging that ₦4.2 billion was
proposed in the 2026 budget for the purchase of office furniture and microphones for the Office of
the Deputy Governor.
"This claim is inaccurate and results from a clear misinterpretation of the approved capital provisions. The following points are stated for clarity:
"The total capital allocation for the Office of the Deputy Governor for Y2026 is ₦4,247,816,006. This figure has been incorrectly represented as an allocation solely for the purchase of office furniture and microphones.
"Out of the total capital expenditure of the office, the sum of ₦4,077,816,006 is earmarked for the reconstruction of the Round House complex (This is a 6-story building facility that houses over 50 offices), including structural upgrades, retrofitting works, and the provision of
alternative energy infrastructure for the building, amongst others.
"The balance in the sum of N170,000,000 of the budgeted capital allocated covers purchase of office equipment, office furniture & fittings and other capital items.
"Screenshots of the relevant budget master sheet are attached for transparency and public review," the statement read.
The Lagos State Government, while reiterating that budgetary provisions are guided by due process, fiscal
discipline, and established accounting standards, urged stakeholders and media organizations to seek clarification through appropriate channels to ensure accurate reporting, even as it expressed its strong commitment to prudent management of public resources.
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