President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step to ensure more prudent management of resources by ordering a significant reduction in the size of Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The directive, aimed at reducing the cost of governance, was disclosed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, during a retreat for heads of government agencies under the supervision of the State House.
According to a statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, the reduction means that only officials with direct business at the 79th session of the UNGA will be authorized to join the delegation.
The statement read;
“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, 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 about 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.
”I 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.”
The Chief of Staff also addressed concerns about individuals using such international meetings for personal purposes, stressing that the administration is committed to ensuring that only relevant officials participate in the UNGA.
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