{
  "id": 5141901,
  "title": "Abia spent N1bn on 12 vehicles, not N2bn – Commissioner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/abia-spent-n1bn-on-12-vehicles-not-n2bn-commissioner-5141901",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:34:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/abia-spent-n1bn-on-12-vehicles-not-n2bn-commissioner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Abia State Government has clarified that it spent N1.003 billion on the purchase of 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles, not N2 billion as previously reported. This discrepancy was due to a quantity-entry error in the 2025 Accountant-General's Report. The Office of the Accountant-General confirmed that the expenditure of approximately N1,003,091,350.00 relates to the procurement of Twelve Toyota Hilux vehicles. The figure '2' on page 401 of the consolidated schedule was an error caused by the omission of the digit '1'. The verified payment schedule totals N1,003,091,350, with an average cost of approximately N83.59 million per vehicle. The statement emphasized the state government's commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.",
  "summary": "Abia State clarifies its N1bn vehicle purchase, stating 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles were bought, not two, due to a report error. Get the full details. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-spent-n1bn-on-12-vehicles-not-n2bn-commissioner/",
  "key_points": [
    "Abia State spent N1.003 billion on 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles",
    "N2 billion figure was incorrect due to quantity-entry error",
    "Average cost per vehicle is approximately N83.59 million"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Abia spent N1bn on 12 vehicles, not N2bn – Commissioner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/abia-spent-n1bn-on-12-vehicles-not-n2bn-commissioner",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:34:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}