President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive restricting ministers, ministers of state, and heads of agencies to a maximum of three official vehicles.
As stated by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, “The cost-cutting measure was announced today in a statement signed by the President.”
“The cost-cutting measure was announced today in a statement signed by the President,” Mr. Onanuga affirmed.
President Tinubu’s directive includes the following key measures:
President Tinubu has reduced his entourage on foreign trips from 50 to 20 officials.
For local trips, the number has been reduced to 25 officials.
Similarly, the Vice President’s entourage has been reduced to five officials on foreign trips and 15 for local trips.
In addition to limiting official vehicles, President Tinubu has also downsized security guards.
“The security team will comprise four police officers and one Department of State Services officer. No additional security personnel will be assigned,” the statement read.
Furthermore, President Tinubu has instructed the National Security Adviser to engage with the Military, Paramilitary, and Security Agencies to determine a suitable reduction in their vehicle and security personnel deployment.
The Presidency emphasized the urgency and seriousness of these changes, stating, “All affected officials are expected to comply with these new measures immediately.”
