- By Halimah Olamide
President Bola Tinubu has said as from April 1, a temporary ban will be placed on all foreign travels by government officials.
The President said the ban will cover three months in the first instance.
He said it is part of the cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing the cost of governance in tbe country.
The suspension was contained in a circular dated March 12, 2024 from the State House and addressed to Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, for onward circulation to all the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs).
This is coming over three weeks after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the full implementation of the 12-year old Steve Oronsaye Report recommending the merger of government agencies and commissions, as a move to cut governance cost.
The President had also in January slashed travel delegations for all Federal Government official trips within and outside the country.