Budget padding controversy: “I got up to N1 billion in constituency project allocation” – Sen. Ned Nwoko

Budget padding controversy: “I got up to N1 billion in constituency project allocation” – Sen. Ned Nwoko

Ned Nwoko, the senator for Delta North senatorial district, has disclosed that he receives more than N1 billion for constituency projects.  

Nwoko, during a recent interview, mentioned that the allocation of resources to senators often varies based on the magnitude of their constituency projects, indicating that it’s not uncommon for some, including himself, to receive larger amounts. 

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 This revelation is coming amid the recent controversy of budget padding alleged by Senator Abdul Ningi of the 2024 budget with an extra N3.7 trillion, a fund not tied to any extra project. 

While the Red Chamber has denied any wrongdoing, some senators have come out to clarify the amount allocated to them for constituency projects in their various districts.  

In reaction to the developments, Nwoko made it clear that the allocated funds are for financing projects, not for personal reimbursement of individual senators. 

Budget padding controversy: “I got up to N1 billion in constituency project allocation” – Sen. Ned Nwoko