The First Lady of Nigeria and Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari has criticised the Federal government for spending  $16 million to purchase mosquito nets.

Speaking during an interactive session with women in the state house, Abuja on Sunday, she opined that the amount was too exorbitant , stating that $16m is enough to fumigate mosquitoes in Nigeria.

She said:
“They have spent $16m on buying mosquito nets, I did not get it, maybe some people have gotten it. But I feel that’s my personal opinion, $16m is enough to fumigate mosquitoes in Nigeria, That’s my opinion” she said. .

She also stated that the implementation of Social Investment Programmes (SIP) has failed in the north.