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President Tinubu Announces New Plans To Reduce Spending By Government Officials
President Bola Tinubu has announced new measures to cut government spending and ensure disciplined financial management in Nigeria.
His latest directive limits ministers, ministers of state, and agency heads to three vehicles in their official convoys.
This aims to reduce unnecessary costs and promote better use of resources. No additional vehicles will be provided for their travel.
The President has also capped the number of security personnel for these officials at five: four police officers and one officer from the Department of State Services (DSS).
This change will lower the financial burden of security details.
These new rules build on earlier actions by President Tinubu to cut government costs.
In January, he reduced the number of officials travelling with him on foreign trips from 50 to 20 and on local trips from 50 to 25.
The Vice President’s team was also cut to five on foreign trips and 15 on local trips.
President Tinubu has asked the National Security Adviser to work with military, paramilitary, and security agencies to find ways to reduce vehicle and personnel deployment.
This review aims to eliminate waste and make better use of resources.
All officials affected by these measures must comply right away, showing the urgency of these reforms.
Analysts support these steps, noting they could lead to significant savings.
“These measures show the President’s commitment to responsible governance and fiscal prudence,” said Dr Yemi Ogunyemi, a leading economist.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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