President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive mandating a substantial reduction in entourages for both domestic and international events in what is described as cost-cutting measures.
According to the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale this directive, amounting to a 60% reduction, applies to all Federal MDAs, the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President, the First Lady’s office and the wife of the Vice President.
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Ministers are now restricted to a maximum of four staff, while CEOs of agencies can only travel with two staff members.
The President has further instructed that the primary protection for his travels within the country will be handled by the security apparatus of the respective states.