Buhari bans ministers, HODs from foreign trips
Admin l Friday, October 11, 2019
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhariari today issued a directive banning ministers and head of government agencies from embarking on any foreign trip.
In a statement, Willie Bassey, Director of Information Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation said the directive was to enable them attend budget defence session at the National Assembly.
According to him, the President has directed immediate suspension of international travels by all Cabinet Members and Heads of Government Agencies so as to enable Ministers personally lead the process of Budget defence at the National Assembly.
“The suspension of such travels will enable Functionaries and Agencies of the Executive Arm to provide the required cooperation with the Legislature in order to ensure timely passage of the Appropriation Bill.
“Honourable Ministers who have already secured approval to travel are by this directive, required to revalidate such approvals with Mr. President after confirming the Schedule of Appearances with the relevant Committees of the National Assembly,” the statement said.
Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) were directed to liaise with the relevant committees of the National Assembly for their Schedules of Budget defence.
