President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate suspension of international travels by all Cabinet Members and Heads of Government Agencies.
The decision is to ensure Ministers are available to defend their budgets at the National Assembly.
Buhari’s decision was disclosed in a statement signed by Director of information, Office of Secretary to the Federation, Willie Bassey.
The statement read:
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“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.
“Furthermore, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, have been directed to liaise with the relevant committees of the National Assembly for their Schedules of Budget defence.”
