The State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, stated that from a review of payment records and supporting procurement documents, the Office of the Accountant-General has confirmed that the expenditure of approximately ₦1,003,091,350.00 relates to the procurement of 12 Toyota Hilux vehicles, and not two.
The Abia State Government has said that it did not buy two Toyota Hilux vehicles at N1.3billion, clarifying that the wrong figure came about as a quantity-entry error in the published 2025 Accountant-General’s Report.
“The figure ‘2’ that appeared on page 401 of the consolidated schedule resulted from the omission of the digit ‘1’. It did not reflect the actual number of vehicles purchased.
“The verified payment schedule totals ₦1,003,091,350.00, representing an average cost of approximately ₦83.59 million per vehicle,” Mr Kanu stated.
PUBLIC CLARIFICATION ON THE PROCUREMENT OF TOYOTA HILUX VEHICLES – 2025 ACCOUNTANT-GENERAL’S REPORT.
The Abia State Government wishes to make a clarification regarding a quantity-entry error in the published 2025 Accountant-General’s Report.
Following a review of the underlying payment records and supporting procurement documents, the Office of the Accountant-General has confirmed that the expenditure of approximately ₦1,003,091,350.00 relates to the procurement of twelve Toyota Hilux vehicles, not two.
The figure “2” that appeared on page 401 of the consolidated schedule resulted from the omission of the digit “1”. It did not reflect the actual number of vehicles purchased.
The verified payment schedule totals ₦1,003,091,350.00, representing an average cost of approximately ₦83.59 million per vehicle (See Table Below);
Supplier Description Qty Amount
Ubale Services Enterprises
2024 Toyota Hilux 2nos =177,750,000.00
Globe Motors Holdings Ltd
Toyota Hilux D/C A/T Petrol 5nos= 412,670,000,00
Globe Motors Holdings Ltd Toyota Hilux 4WD D/C
5 nos=412,670,000,00
Total :12 nos= 1,003,091,350.00
The suppliers listed above are identifiable corporate entities. The number, specifications, and value of the vehicles supplied can be independently verified with the companies and the appropriate government records.
The Abia State Government sincerely appreciates Abians and members of the public for taking a keen interest in the State’s publication of the Accountant-General’s Report. We value your feedback and active scrutiny.
His Excellency, Dr Alex C. Otti, OFR, has always maintained that his Government is not above mistakes. The Abia State Government will not hesitate to admit any mistake, omission, or typographical error made in the course of our official publications, and we will make corrections promptly in the interest of transparency, if need be.
In line with this commitment to open government, the identified reporting error will be formally corrected, and an explanatory note will be issued to ensure the public record accurately reflects the transaction.
This administration remains committed to transparency, accountability and the responsible management of public resources. We will continue to publish our financial records and clarify issues promptly whenever the need arises.
Signed:
Prince Okey Kanu
Hon. Commissioner for Information
01/09/2026
