By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Founder, Silver Bird Group and federal lawmaker that represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Ben Murray Bruce has urged President Bola Tinubu to issue an Executive Order to halt all international travel for one year for everyone in the federal government unless he grants special approval for matters critical to national interest.
The Bayelsa-born businessman cum politician gave the advise against the backdrop of clamour for the reduction of cost of governance which is believed to be part of wastages.
According to Ben Bruce, the ban would not affect External Affairs and Finance ministeries as well as the office of the National Security Adviser.
“When international travel is authorised, officials must fly with Nigerian airlines unless there’s no available service on that route,” Ben Bruce added.
He further stated that this International travel ban should apply to the entire Federal Cabinet, all heads of agencies, and all civil servants, adding that all international meetings should also be conducted over Zoom.
Disclosing this via his X account @benmurraybruce, the Common Sense Advocate said:
“President Bola Tinubu, @officialABAT, should issue an executive order to halt all international travel for one year for everyone in the federal government unless he grants special approval for matters critical to national interest.
“This rule would not apply to the External Affairs, Finance, and National Security.
“When international travel is authorised, officials must fly with Nigerian airlines unless there’s no available service on that route.
“This International travel ban should apply to the entire Federal Cabinet, all heads of agencies, and all civil servants.
“All international meetings should be conducted over Zoom.
