SNAKE, MONKEY MUST NOT CONSUME $1.07BN HEALTH FUNDS, ATIKU WARNS FG
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the Federal Government that “claims of animals such as snakes, termites, gorillas and monkeys swallowing public funds must never be the fate of the funds budgeted for the critical sector of health in the 2025 budget.”
In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to be transparent about the allocation of the intervention fund.
The former Vice President highlighted the need for accountability, stressing that every naira must be used effectively to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system.
He said, “In recent years, there have been bizarre claims of animals being held accountable for missing public funds. Some of these fairytale-like claims were never investigated or punished to deter future offenders.
“Against the backdrop of dwindling resources that has been exacerbated by the withdrawal of support in certain areas of our healthcare services, it is important that every kobo budgeted for the health sector has to be maximally utilised.
“To this end, the Federal Government has to be deliberate about putting mechanisms in place for public audit and accountability in its $1.07bn budgetary appropriation in the health sector.”
Atiku condemned the Federal Government for not presenting a clear plan outlining how more than $1 billion would be allocated in the primary health sector.
He pointed out that while investing in healthcare is crucial for enhancing access to quality services, the government has an ethical obligation to reveal how these funds will be used.
“We have read that the Federal Government plans to expend a whopping $1.07bn in the primary health sector. This amount is in addition to the N2.48tn earlier proposed for the health sector in the initial budget draft.
“Nigerians deserve to know the details of these loans and how the funds will be spent. The budget should be accompanied by a clear policy framework explaining its disbursement,” he added.
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