President Tinubu has taken a significant step towards curbing government expenditure by enforcing a sharp reduction in travel expenses for all government officials.
According to President Tinubu’s spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the aim is to cut down both domestic and international travel costs by 60 per cent. %.
Speaking to State House Correspondents on Tuesday in Abuja, Ngelale said the directive was a cost-cutting measure specifically targeted at official travels.
The reduction in travel expenditure will not spare any government office, affecting the President, Vice President, First Lady, ministers, and their respective entourages.
“This directive from Tinubu mandates a substantial reduction in state entourages,” Ngelale emphasized, clarifying that it is not a mere request but a firm directive from the office of the President. The move will impact the President’s office, the Vice President, and all appointees.
The breakdown of the enforced travel reductions revealed that for foreign trips, President: 20 persons; Vice President: 5 persons; and First Lady: 5 persons.
Local Trips:President: 25 persons; Vice President: 15 persons; and First Lady: 10 persons.
This directive signals a proactive effort by the administration to streamline expenses and ensure more prudent use of public funds in official travels, echoing Tinubu’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and efficient governance.
