The Inaugural Ball at the Executive Pavilion accounts for US$16,000 and the VVIP Luncheon at the SKD takes US$15,000. The grounds of the Capitol, where the seat of the Legislature is, is the official venue for the inaugural ceremony. US$43,000.00 was allocated for stage preparation, US$12,000 for interior decoration only for the entertainment aspect of the program. The venue preparation for the main event has been put at US$66,000 while stage preparation is US$56,000.00. US$14,000 has also been budgeted in the inaugural budget for the Ministry of Public Works for decoration and infrastructure.

Source: Front Page Africa January 21, 2018 19:22 UTC