President Bola Tinubu has implemented a temporary ban on public funded foreign trips for ministers, agency heads, and other government officials. The ban will be in effect for three months starting on April 1, 2024. Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, communicated this directive in a letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
The rationale behind the ban is to address concerns regarding the increasing cost of travel expenses borne by government entities and to ensure that Cabinet Members and agency heads focus on their core responsibilities for effective service delivery. The decision aims to promote financial prudence while maintaining the functionality of government operations.
Government officials seeking to travel abroad using public funds must now obtain presidential approval at least two weeks before their planned trip, which must be deemed absolutely necessary. This measure is intended as a cost-saving initiative without compromising the essential functions of the government. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has been tasked with disseminating this directive to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the government.
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