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DON’T SET FOOT IN AMERICA – TINUBU LIMITS GOVT OFFICIALS ATTENDING UN MEETING
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive to government officials, warning them not to attend the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, United States, unless necessary.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngalale, the President has ordered a reduction in the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the UNGA meeting, citing the need to reduce the cost of governance and ensure prudent management of resources.
The directive was disclosed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila during a one-day retreat for heads of government agencies in qqqqqAbuja.
The statement reads further: “Addressing participants at the retreat, the Chief of Staff said the decision to streamline Nigeria’s delegation to the 79th session of UNGA in September is part of the administration’s commitment to ensure prudent management of resources and reduce the cost of governance.
Highlighting the need for the State House and agencies under its supervision to ensure that its functions are guided by statutes, regulations, policy decisions, and presidential directives, Honourable Gbajabiamila hinted at upcoming policy announcements aimed at ensuring efficient service delivery in government operations.
”I just discussed with the President this afternoon. In the next few weeks, we are going to see a test of this policy during UNGA in New York.
”During recent protests, there were talks why reduction in cost of governance. Everyone is waiting to see if Nigeria, as in the past, will send the ‘largest delegation’ to UNGA.
”From experience, we know that some individuals use the opportunity of such international meetings to go about their personal businesses.
”q have received a directive from Mr. President that this time, we will be strict. If you have no business at the UN General Assembly, do not step foot in America, and this is a directive from Mr. President,” he said.
The Chief of Staff urged heads of agencies at the retreat to comply strictly, adding that the President is listening to the concerns of Nigerians and is committed to addressing q1qthem diligently.
On the retreat, Honourable Gbajabiamila noted that it will facilitate collaboration and coordination among government agencies, particularly those under the direct we seewesupervision of the State House.
”The idea is to ensure coherence as we jointly work together to achieve the objectives of President Bola Tinubu’s qq Hope Agenda.
Qq”Coordination is not just a choice but a qnecessity for the government to succeed qaqqqnd for us to meet the expectations of the Nigerian people,” he said.
He said the retreat would be a continuous exercise, as governance is an evolving.
