Buhari: I will see if I can stop lawmakers from buying N48b cars

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will persuade lawmakers not to buy cars worth over N48 billion because of the parlous state of the economy.

He stated this during his maiden Presidential Media Chat.

According to the President, “the first thing I turned down when I assumed power was N400 million budgeted for vehicles for the Presidency. The vehicles I have are good enough for 10 years.

“But I understand we have to buy vehicles for protocols in case we want to host other Presidents. On the N50 billion for cars by the National Assembly, I think I will have to have a closed door meeting with them. I hope they have not bought them yet.”