Buhari bars Ministers, Heads of Government Agencies from overseas trips

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered all cabinet members and heads of government agencies not to embark on any foreign trip till the conclusion of the 2020 Budget defence before the National Assembly.
The National Assembly had fixed October for the defence of the 2020 Budget by Cabinet members and Heads of Government Agencies.
However, the Director of Information in the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, made this known in statement on Friday.
According to Bassey, the suspension of such travels will enable the Ministers and Heads of Agencies provide the information the legislature needs to pass the budget.
He said: “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.”