State House spends ₦10m on two pressing irons for Shettima’s office

Details from GovSpend, a civic tech platform tracking public expenditure, indicate that the State House Headquarters approved a payment of ₦10 million for the supply of two industrial pressing irons for use in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima.

The transaction, recorded on June 24, 2023, was processed through the State House Headquarters Transit Account and paid to Riteddy Resources Limited for the item listed as “2 nos industrial pressing iron.”

The record suggests each pressing iron cost ₦5 million, though no further specifications or justification for the pricing were provided in the public disclosure.

Procurement details raise questions over value for money in public spending

The entry, classified under “State House Operations – Vice President,” has drawn attention due to the unusually high cost of the items when compared with typical market prices for industrial ironing equipment.

While the procurement record confirms payment and vendor details, it does not include technical specifications, warranty information, or procurement justification, leaving gaps in understanding how the valuation was determined.

The disclosure adds to ongoing public scrutiny of government spending patterns captured on the GovSpend platform, which has increasingly highlighted unusual procurement entries across federal agencies.

Broader spending records show recurring concerns over transparency

Previous GovSpend reviews have also flagged other high-value purchases, including reported spending on consumables such as cooking oil and staff refreshments across multiple agencies.

For instance, the Pension Transitional Arrangement Department and the Debt Management Office were previously listed in separate transactions involving millions of naira for items described as food and beverages for staff use.

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Civil society observers argue that while such expenditures may fall within operational budgets, the lack of detailed breakdowns and pricing transparency continues to raise questions about accountability in public procurement processes.