President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step in reducing the travel expenses of government officials, both domestically and internationally, by 60%. This directive, conveyed by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, is a cost-cutting measure aimed at official travels.
The impact of this directive will be felt across the offices of the President, Vice President, First Lady, and ministers. Ngelale emphasized that it is not a mere request but a firm directive from Tinubu himself.
According to the presidential aide, this cost-cutting measure will significantly reduce state entourages and affect the office of the president and its staff, as well as the Vice President and other appointees. The directive is set to slash official travel expenditure by 60%.