Analysis of the 2026 Appropriation Act reveals that the Federal Government has allocated N31 billion for the procurement and distribution of motorcycles and tricycles as youth empowerment projects, significantly outpacing the N9 billion earmarked for vocational and technical skills training. Spread across 204 projects managed by 54 ministries and agencies, these allocations primarily stem from constituency projects. Economic experts argue that this spending highlights a critical misalignment between government fiscal priorities and the national need for a skilled workforce, noting that such initiatives provide only temporary relief rather than sustainable economic development. Furthermore, the report notes that several of these allocations target regions where commercial motorcycle operations are currently restricted due to security concerns.