Nigeria confirms purchase of N1.4 billion worth of vehicles for Niger Republic

The Federal Government has confirmed that it has purchased vehicles worth N1.4 billion to help Niger Republic tackle insecurity.

The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed gave the confirmation on Wednesday, shortly after the Federal Executive Council Meeting.

She said that providing intervention to the neighboring Niger Republic is not new and it is the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari who approved the purchase.

According to her, President Buhari, whose actions she cannot question, has the right to make his own assessment of situations and give directives accordingly.

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She added that the financial support, which is primarily for the purpose of enhancing capacity to protect their territory, based on a request by the Nigerien Government is also in the best interest of the country.

The minister was responding to questions regarding documents released on social media which showed that the president approved the release of the funds on February 22, 2022 for Niger Republic.