Atiku Slams Tinubu Over N17.5 Trillion Pipeline Security Spend — Calls for Probe!

Atiku Slams Tinubu Over N17.5 Trillion Pipeline Security Spend — Calls for Probe!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over the Tinubu administration’s reported expenditure of N17.5 trillion on pipeline surveillance and security-related services within one year, describing it as “scandalous”and calling for an immediate investigation.

What He Said

• Atiku, in a public statement, said the figure “defies logic,” especially in a country battling rising debt, poverty, and underfunded critical sectors like education and healthcare.
• “Spending N17.5 trillion on just pipeline security is not just financially irresponsible — it is a moral indictment on the Tinubu administration,” he said.
• He further argued that the huge amount suggests corruption and mismanagement, demanding a legislative and forensic probe into how such funds were allocated and spent. Why It Matters
• The revelation raises concerns about fiscal transparency, contract awards, and public accountability in Nigeria’s oil sector — particularly involving private security contracts.
• It also renews public scrutiny over the controversial pipeline surveillance contract awarded to ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), reportedly worth hundreds of billions.

What to Watch

• Whether the National Assembly or anti-corruption agencies will respond with hearings or investigations.
• The Presidency’s defense or clarification of the N17.5 trillion figure — including whether it includes additional oil sector expenditures.
• Potential political fallout, as opposition leaders seize on the issue ahead of upcoming elections. Citations:

1. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/atiku-slams-fg-over-%E2%82%A617-5tn-pipeline-security-spending/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Ripples Nigeria: www.ripplesnigeria.com/atiku-questions-nnpcls-n17-5tn-expenditure-demands-audit-of-pipeline-contracts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Leadership News: leadership.ng/tinubu-robbing-peter-to-pay-paul-atiku-blasts-%E2%82%A617-5trn-pipeline-security-spending/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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