Emmanuel Ochayi
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) has called for sanction of government officials who default in the number of travel entourage after the cut by President Bola Tinubu.
LCCI applauded the President for implementing a reduction in the size of the official entourage for local and international travel.
The LCCI, in a statement signed by Director-General, Chinyere Almona, lauded the decision as a decisive step toward curbing excessive travel spending and promoting financial prudence in public fund management.
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“The LCCI is pleased that the government is heeding the incessant calls for the reduction of the cost of governance,” the statement read, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility.
However, the chamber expressed concerns about potential resistance from government officials accustomed to larger entourages and highlighted the challenge of enforcing compliance.
Seeking clarity on penalties for non-compliance, the LCCI stressed the importance of effective implementation to ensure the success of the cost-cutting measures. “The President has set the right tone at the top of a more prudent government, and the organized private sector expects this to cascade to all levels for it to have a significant impact across the board,” the statement concluded.
Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, while briefing State House correspondents, confirmed that the cost-cutting measures would impact the entire federal government apparatus. Ngelale emphasized the need for strict compliance with the new directive, stating that heads of agencies failing to adhere risked penalties.
However, the specific sanctions for non-compliance were not stipulated, leaving a crucial aspect of the implementation open-ended.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
