The federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has allocated N27 billion for the entitlements of former presidents, vice presidents, heads of state, chiefs of staff, retired heads of service, and professors in the 2025 fiscal year.

The allocation will benefit former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari, as well as ex-Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo, and Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

Additionally, ex-military leaders, including Generals Yakubu Gowon, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ibrahim Babangida, and Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe, will also benefit from the allocation.

In the 2025 budget presented by President Tinubu, a total of N1.4 trillion has been set aside for pensions, gratuities, and retirees' benefits.

Specifically, N2.3 billion is allocated for former presidents and vice presidents, while retired heads of service and permanent secretaries are allocated N10.5 billion.

According to the appropriation bill documents, retired heads of service and permanent secretaries will receive N10.5 billion, while retired professors in universities will get N13.5 billion.

Additionally, N1 billion has been allocated for retired heads of government agencies and parastatals.

On Saturday, December 21, investigations by The Punch disclosed the total allocation for these groups amounts to N27 billion.