Posted 3/21/2024, 8:51:02 AM
Tinubu Bans Ministers from Publicly Funded Foreign Trips to Cut Costs
- President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria bans ministers and officials from publicly funded foreign trips for 3 months starting April 1st
- Tinubu and his administration criticized for frequent expensive foreign trips, including 400 people going to climate conference
- Tinubu has made over 15 foreign trips since taking office in May 2023, spending 36% more than budgeted on travel
- Ban aimed at cutting costs amid economic challenges and need for fiscal responsibility
- Officials will still be allowed "absolutely necessary" trips with Tinubu's approval, but ban intended to have them focus on local duties