President Walks To Office, Eats Once Daily — NRS Boss Defends Tinubu

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has defended President Bola Tinubu against claims that he maintains an extravagant lifestyle despite the economic challenges facing many Nigerians.

Adedeji spoke during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday while discussing concerns about government spending and the lifestyles of political office holders.

The NRS chairman said Tinubu’s daily routine did not reflect the kind of lavish lifestyle often associated with occupants of the presidency.

According to him, the President sometimes walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport.

Adedeji also claimed that Tinubu eats only once a day and had not travelled outside Nigeria in the previous three months.

He questioned why the President’s use of official vehicles should be considered excessive, given the responsibilities and security requirements attached to the office.

The NRS boss was also asked about reports concerning the number of luxury vehicles, including Cadillac Escalades, reportedly used as part of the President’s convoy.

In response, he argued that the President of Nigeria should be able to use appropriate official vehicles without such arrangements automatically being viewed as evidence of excessive spending.

Adedeji further rejected suggestions that Tinubu spends heavily on leisure or social activities.

He said the President spends most of his time attending to official duties and reviewing government documents rather than engaging in frequent social outings or holidays.

The NRS chairman also questioned how often Tinubu had been seen attending parties or taking private holidays since becoming President.

He maintained that the President’s routine and workload did not support the perception that he was living extravagantly.

Adedeji’s comments come amid continued public debate over government expenditure and the lifestyles of public officials as Nigerians contend with rising living costs and economic pressures.