BREAKING: Tinubu orders 60% cut down of travel expenses for President, VP, First Lady, other officials
Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesman, informed State House Correspondents on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
President Tinubu has reduced the travel expenses of all government officials, both domestic and international, by 60%.
Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesman, informed State House Correspondents on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
He stated that the decision was made to save costs associated with official travel.
It will also have an impact on the offices of the President, Vice President, First Lady, and Ministers.
“Tinubu has directed that all state entourages be drastically reduced,” Ngelale said.
The presidential aide said it is “not a request” but a “directive”.
“The office of the president and staff will be affected. VP, appointees are affected. By this directive, there will be a slashing of expenditure on official travel by 60 per cent,” Ngelale said.