Sokoto budgets ₦1.6bn for lawmakers' vehicles as citizens endure water scarcity, dilapidated schools A review of Sokoto State’s approved 2025 budget by SolaceBase has revealed that the government plans to spend a total of ₦1.6 billion on purchasing vehicles for lawmakers and legislative staff. According to budget documents, ₦460 million has been allocated for the purchase of vehicles for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker’s fleet. Additionally, ₦1.18 billion is earmarked for acquiring vehicles for other lawmakers and management staff. This allocation comes despite the state already spending ₦1.263 billion on similar purchases between...