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🚨 BREAKING: ₦114.53 Billion Budgeted for Just 538 Boreholes — Average Cost Hits ₦213 Million Per Borehole, Report Reveals

Fresh analysis of Nigeria's 2025 Appropriation Act has sparked widespread debate after revealing that ₦114.53 billion was allocated for the construction of 538 boreholes across the country—an average of ₦213 million for a single borehole.

The figures were highlighted by civic technology organisation BudgIT, which examined projects inserted into the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 federal budget. According to the organisation, the National Assembly inserted 11,122 projects worth ₦6.93 trillion, accounting for more than 12% of the total budget.

BudgIT questioned the value for money of several allocations, noting that:

- 💧 538 boreholes — ₦114.53 billion (about ₦213 million each)
- 💡 1,477 streetlight projects — ₦393.29 billion
- 💻 2,122 ICT projects — ₦505.79 billion
- 👑 Traditional rulers' empowerment — ₦6.74 billion

The organisation argued that many of the inserted projects lack clear links to national development priorities and raised concerns about transparency, fiscal discipline and efficient use of public funds. It also noted that drilling a standard borehole in many parts of Nigeria typically costs far less than the average budgeted amount, although actual costs can vary depending on location, depth and project scope.

💬 What do you think?
Is ₦213 million per borehole justified when considering possible infrastructure and associated works, or should Nigerians demand a detailed breakdown of these costs?

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