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This was contained in a presidential directive dated 12th March signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Accordingly, the ban is to last for three months from April 1st, 2024.
Tinubu noted that government officials who intend to go for any public funded international trip must seek and get presidential approval at least two weeks prior to embarking on any such trip, which must be deemed absolutely necessary.
“Mr. President has concerns about the rising cost of travel expenses borne by Ministries, Department and Agencies of Government as well as the growing need for Cabinet Members and heads of MDAS to focus on their respective mandates for effective service delivery.
“Considering the current economic challenges and the need for responsible fiscal management, I am writing to communicate Mr. President’s directive to place a temporary ban on all public funded international trips for all Federal Government officials at all levels, for an initial period of three (3) months from 1st April 2024.
“This temporary measure is aimed at cost reduction in governance and intended as a cost saving measure without compromising government functions.
“All government officials who intend to go on any public funded international trip, must seek and obtain presidential approval at least two (2) weeks prior to embarking on any such trip, which must be deemed absolutely necessary.
“Considering the above, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is kindly requested to circulate this directive to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government”, the memo reads.
Accordingly, the ban is to last for three months from April 1st, 2024.
Tinubu noted that government officials who intend to go for any public funded international trip must seek and get presidential approval at least two weeks prior to embarking on any such trip, which must be deemed absolutely necessary.
“Mr. President has concerns about the rising cost of travel expenses borne by Ministries, Department and Agencies of Government as well as the growing need for Cabinet Members and heads of MDAS to focus on their respective mandates for effective service delivery.
“Considering the current economic challenges and the need for responsible fiscal management, I am writing to communicate Mr. President’s directive to place a temporary ban on all public funded international trips for all Federal Government officials at all levels, for an initial period of three (3) months from 1st April 2024.
“This temporary measure is aimed at cost reduction in governance and intended as a cost saving measure without compromising government functions.
“All government officials who intend to go on any public funded international trip, must seek and obtain presidential approval at least two (2) weeks prior to embarking on any such trip, which must be deemed absolutely necessary.
“Considering the above, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is kindly requested to circulate this directive to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government”, the memo reads.
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Nice one. Make it permanent pls.
ReplyDeleteAmen 🙏. I pray so.
DeleteVery very good
ReplyDeleteGifty
Good one Mr President. But I wish it's not just for only a specific period of time.
ReplyDeleteNa now day break for him, anyways good initiative i hope it will be adhere to
ReplyDeleteBut day Sha break!
DeleteNice one. Divert the money into visible projects.
ReplyDeleteWell done sir
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmmmm!
ReplyDeleteI'm beginning to look at this man differently.🧐
If only he could do something about the fuel increase and hunger that's killing the masses.
I hope he too will not travel??
ReplyDeleteVicki J,
DeleteComprehension is key!!!! Please behave yourself.
Na wah oh...Did you read this at all?
DeleteHonestly SDK!
DeleteMaybe you need to break things down even more for the vickyJ's.
People like this Vicky whatever are the ones that spread misinformation online by only reading headline and dropping stupid comment.
DeleteKudos BAT
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteGood move
ReplyDeleteGood directive after that Cop 28 debacle this is good news
ReplyDeleteMy President dey try.
ReplyDeleteStory story!!!!
ReplyDeletePlease extend it beyond 3 months Mr President, let everybody sit in their houses/offices.
ReplyDeleteGood move
ReplyDeleteWeldone Sir Mr president 🤝