The Lagos State Office of Public Private Partnership spent N135 million on office furniture in 2025 and plans to allocate an additional N40.5 million for the same items in the 2026 budget, drawing renewed scrutiny over state spending.
A review of the approved 2026 Lagos State budget by SaharaReporters has shown that the Lagos State Office of Public Private Partnership spent N135 million on the “purchase of 20 office chairs and tables” between January and September 2025. Despite the substantial expenditure, the office has budgeted a further N40.5 million to procure the same items in 2026, raising questions about spending priorities and value for money.
The fresh allocation comes amid growing public and civil society scrutiny of budgeted expenditures by the Lagos State government, particularly at a time of economic hardship and rising costs of living. Critics have questioned the justification for repeated spending on office furniture within a short period, calling for greater transparency and accountability in public procurement.
In a related development, SaharaReporters previously reported that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly had earmarked billions of naira for the construction of permanent residential quarters for lawmakers and the beautification of the Assembly complex, further fuelling debate over government spending choices.