President Muhammadu Buhari has banned his ministers and heads of government agencies from embarking on foreign trips so as to enable them lead the process of 2020 budget defence at the National Assembly.
Buhari, in a statement signed by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said 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” the statement read.
