Tinubu moves to reduce cost of governance, slashes travel entourage of key officials

President Bola Tinubu has implemented austerity measures aimed at reducing government expenditure, with a significant focus on curtailing travel expenses.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced on Tuesday that the directive mandates a 60% reduction in the size of official entourages for both domestic and international trips.

The policy applies to a broad range of government officials, encompassing the Offices of the President, Vice President, First Lady, Wife of the Vice President, and all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).