Nigeria, April 22 -- In three years, government offices under Governor Hope Uzodimma's administration in Imo State spent N101.54 billion outside approved budgets.

The figure, drawn from official budget performance documents analysed by PREMIUM TIMES, reveals a consistent pattern of extra-budgetary spending between 2023 and 2025, raising questions about its legality and government priorities.

While billions are spent without legislative approval, key sectors such as education, agriculture, and youth development remain underfunded.

A breakdown of the spending shows a steady trend. In 2023, N36.94 billion was spent outside the budget. In 2024, N22.54 billion was spent, while N42.06 billion was spent in 2025. This amounted to N101.54 billi...