President Bola Tinubu has successfully implemented a significant 60% decrease in the travel expenses of government officials within his administration. This information was confirmed by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ngelale clarified that this decision is part of the Presidency’s efforts to reduce costs and streamline expenditure. He specifically mentioned that the travel budgets of the President, Vice President, First Lady, ministers, and heads of various government agencies will be affected by this directive.
Furthermore, Ngelale emphasized that this reduction is not a mere request, but a firm directive. He stressed that all state entourages must be significantly reduced. This directive applies to the offices of the president, vice president, and their respective appointees.
In summary, President Tinubu’s directive to curtail state entourages and reduce travel expenses is a decisive measure aimed at promoting fiscal responsibility within the government.
He stated that there will be a significant reduction in official travel expenses by 60 percent. Consequently, President Bola Tinubu has implemented specific restrictions on the number of staff members allowed to accompany him on official trips outside of Nigeria. According to Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential Spokesman, the President will now be accompanied by a maximum of 20 staff members during international travels.
Additionally, each minister has been instructed to limit their entourage to only four staff members when undertaking foreign journeys, while heads of government agencies are now restricted to a maximum of two accompanying personnel. Ngelale also disclosed that Tinubu has eliminated the practice of extensive security delegations when visiting states within the country.
The President has directed that, in the event of his visit to any state, the local security apparatus will solely be responsible for his security. This directive also applies to the Vice President and other high-ranking government officials.
