President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has introduced a new wave of cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing the burden of governance expenses on Nigeria's economy. In a decisive directive issued today, he limited the official convoys for Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Agencies to a maximum of three vehicles. This move further extends his administration’s commitment to curbing excessive government expenditure, following earlier restrictions implemented at the start of the year.
Today's directive, announced in a statement signed by the President, emphasized that no additional vehicles would be allowed for the officials' movements. This follows a trend set in January when the President trimmed his foreign entourage from 50 to 20 officials and reduced local trip delegations to 25. The Vice President’s delegation was also scaled back to five officials for foreign travel and 15 for local engagements.
In addition to convoy restrictions, President Tinubu ordered that all ministers and heads of agencies be limited to no more than five security personnel, composed of four police officers and one Department of State Services (DSS) operative. The President made it clear that no additional security officers would be permitted, stressing the need for a streamlined approach in the face of economic realities.
To ensure a comprehensive approach, Tinubu instructed the National Security Adviser to engage with military, paramilitary, and other security agencies to explore further reductions in vehicle usage and personnel deployment across the board.
These measures take immediate effect, reflecting the administration's urgency in addressing the high cost of governance. By tightening the belt on government spending, the President signals a commitment to fiscal discipline aimed at fostering a more sustainable economic environment for all Nigerians.
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