Tinubu cuts Nigerian delegation to UNGA, only authorised officials will attend
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly, UNGA meetings in New York, United States.
The directive was disclosed by Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president, on Saturday in Abuja, during a one-day retreat organised by the State House management for heads of government agencies under its supervision.
He stated that the decision to streamline Nigeria’s delegation to the 79th session of UNGA in September was part of the administration’s commitment to ensure prudent management of resources and reduce the cost of governance.
He highlighted the need for the State House and agencies under its supervision to ensure that their functions were guided by statutes, regulations, policy decisions, and presidential directives.
Mr Gbajabiamila hinted at upcoming policy announcements aimed at ensuring efficient service delivery in government operations.
“I have just discussed with the President this afternoon. In the next few weeks, we shall 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.
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“From experience, we know that some individuals use the opportunity of such international meetings to attend to their personal business.”
He stated that the President directed that anyone who had no business at the UN General Assembly should not travel to America.
The chief of staff urged heads of agencies at the retreat to comply strictly with the directive.
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