Kwara Govt to spend ₦3bn on saloon cars for public office holders, 3 Toyota Prado SUVs

By solacebase.com On Apr 9, 2026

Kwara, saloon cars, public office holders, Toyota Prado , — Kwara Govt to spend ₦3bn on saloon cars for public office holders, 3 Toyota Prado SUVs

By Aminu Abubakar

The Kwara State Government has approved its 2026 capital budget, revealing a major investment in vehicles for public office holders.

The budget includes the purchase of 33 Toyota Corolla hybrid saloon cars and three Toyota Prado GXL SUVs, intended to enhance transportation for government officials and support state operations.

According to the approved budget, the 33 Toyota Corolla hybrid cars will cost the state 2.5 billion naira.

SolaceBase reports that the three Toyota Prado SUVs, which come with 2.8-litre engines and 8-speed automatic transmissions, will cost N563.66 million naira. While the Prado SUVs are planned for high-ranking officials, the Corolla cars will be used by other public office holders.

The vehicles fall under the state’s categories for purchasing motor vehicles and vans.

The 2026 budget also includes other transport-related purchases. A 32-seater Toyota Coaster bus is expected to be bought for N717.35 million naira.

Additionally, the government is allocating N1.9 billion for 2,000 patrol motorcycles for forest guards and security agencies to help reduce insecurity in the state. A Toyota Hilux truck is also budgeted at 56.25 million naira.

While the capital budget spans many sectors, the purchase of the three Toyota Prado SUVs and 33 Toyota Corolla hybrid cars stands out as a headline item.

Other transport-related purchases, including Coaster buses, Hilux trucks, patrol motorcycles, and spare parts, will support the state’s vehicle fleet. The budget also emphasizes ICT modernization, power and energy provision, infrastructure rehabilitation, agriculture, and security.

The investment in vehicles is one of the largest single items in the capital budget.

Earlier reviews show that the Kwara State Government’s approved 2026 budget revealed massive allocations to welfare packages, fuel consumption, consultancy services, training, pilgrimages, and other recurrent expenditures, even as the state grapples with rising living costs and insecurity.

A review of the 2026 budget document indicates that public funds will be spent extensively on administrative and consumptive expenses, many of which recorded significant increases compared to previous fiscal years. While employment, infrastructure, and service delivery remain pressing challenges, the budget underscores continued emphasis on recurrent spending.

Under the Miscellaneous Expenses category, the state has earmarked N46.12 billion for 2026, up from N38.53 billion in the revised 2025 budget and N21.8 billion recorded as performance between January and September 2025.

Within this category, welfare packages are allocated N2.09 billion, while honorarium and sitting allowances account for N1.068 billion. Additional allocations include N160.52 million for refreshments and meals, N613.74 million for publicity and advertisements, and N663.09 million for special day and celebration expenses. Sporting activities are budgeted at N454.6 million, while meeting and visitation expenses are projected at N155.64 million. Operational expenses amount to N7.81 billion, alongside incidental expenses of N4.39 billion.

Scholarship and empowerment scheme expenses received N484.6 million, up from N424.6 million in the revised 2025 budget. Programmes and activities expenses are projected at N16 billion, a sharp rise from N5.16 billion in the previous fiscal year.

Consulting and professional services total N17.49 billion, including N15.35 billion for financial consulting, N925.87 million for waste management consulting, N100.3 million for IT consulting, N99.85 million for legal services, and N25 million for IPSAS consulting.

Training-related expenditure totals N1.26 billion, including N916 million for local training and N340.87 million for international training. Fuel and lubricant expenses are set at N1.94 billion, with allocations of N641.35 million for motor vehicle fuel, N1.09 billion for plant and generator fuel, and N90 million for aircraft fuel.

In the energy sector, the state plans to buy a Mikano 40 KVA generating set for 5 million naira, a 15 KVA solar light system with lithium batteries for 9.5 million naira, and a 500 KVA Perkins generator for the governor’s residence for 180 million naira. A 5 KVA electricity inverter will be installed in key offices for 232.03 million naira.

The SSG office and government buildings will also receive furniture and kitchen equipment. Allocations include 10 million naira for SSG office furniture, 15 million naira for the Deputy Governor’s residential lodge furniture, 10 million naira for the Governor’s lodge kitchen equipment, and 16.5 million naira for office equipment, including cabinets, desks, chairs, shredders, air conditioners, and refrigerators.

N5 million was allocated for walkie-talkies and radio accessories for government convoys, and N500 million for other security gadgets. Vehicle maintenance, including tyres, batteries, and spare parts, is allocated 10 million naira.

Infrastructure projects include two industrial boreholes with pumping machines for the Presidential Lodge and Ministerial Chalets at 10 million naira, the construction of nine police stations across three senatorial districts, and perimeter fencing for four police posts at 300 million naira. Other rehabilitation projects, such as renovations at Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, Offa police station, the first lady’s residence, VIP car park, press center, and fuel dump, are allocated 344 million naira.

The agriculture sector receives allocations for livestock development (N2 billion), boreholes and fishery infrastructure (N50 million each), agricultural machinery, and buffer stocks for maize, sorghum, paddy rice, and soya beans (N 500 million).

Health projects include N50 million for HIV test kits, youth-friendly centers, skill acquisition programs, education support, and monitoring and evaluation through the Kwara State Agency for Community and Social Affairs (KWASSACA).

Other capital projects focus on ICT centers, phase two of digitizing the Kwara State Agricultural Value Chain for one million farmers, and rehabilitation of residential buildings, complementing investments in office and agricultural equipment.