Cost of Governance: Tinubu Orders Reduction in Nigeria’s Delegation to UN General Assembly
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the reduction of Nigerian Delegates traveling to New York City for the United Nation General Assembly in order to cut the cost of governance.
TEC News gathered that the President further ensure that the US Mission in Nigeria is guided accordingly and the Nigeria’s Permanent Mission in New York is also directed to prevent any sharp practice.
By implication, all Government Officials seeking to travel to New York City without a direct link to the General Assembly and names not included in the protocol list forwarded and approved by approving authority are to be denied visa.
All Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies are mandated to ensure that all officials, who are approved for inclusion in the UNGA delegation, strictly limit the number of Aides and Associated Staff partaking in the event. The President warns that where excesses or anomalies in this regard are identified, they will be removed during the final verification process.
A statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale says that the President is committed to ensure that Government Officials and Government Expenditure must reflect the prudence and sacrifice being made by well-meaning Nigerians across the nation.
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