How Tinubu Violated His Directive in Less Than A Week

• President Bola Tinubu has reportedly gone against his directive of slashing the number of entourage for his local and international trips
• Last week Tuesday, Tinubu announced that persons on his entourage would not be more than 25 for local trips and 20 for international trips
• But on Monday, barely a week after the directive, Tinubu reportedly travelled to Imo from Abuja with more than 50 entourages to meet Governor Hope Uzordimma of Imo

Legit.ng journalist Bada Yusuf is an accomplished politics and current affairs editor, boasting over seven years of experience in journalism and writing.

President Bola Tinubu has allegedly violated his new directive on cutting down the number of his entourages for all local and international trips.

On Tuesday, January 9, President Tinubu declared that officials accompanying him and other top government officials on official trips should be slashed.

Read also

Why Buhari can no longer escape to Niger Republic, Tinubu speaks

Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, said the announcement was part of Tinubu's administration's "massive cost-cutting measures."

According to the directives, individuals on Tinubu's delegation will be 25 for local trips and 20 for international engagements.

He added that security agents at his place of destination could regularly be deployed for his protection rather than security details accompanying him from Abuja.

Tinubu travels with over 25 entourages to Imo

But barely a week after the president was lauded for the policy that took effect after its announcement, Tinubu violated the directive.

According to Premium Times, when Tinubu travelled to Imo state for the inauguration of Governor Hope Uzodimma's inauguration, the president had more than 50 individuals as his entourage.

Read also

Full List: Tinubu, Buhari cabinet members meet in Abuja, details emerge

It was gathered that Tinubu's first trip outside Abuja had at least 25 people with him on the presidential aircraft to Imo state capital, Owerri.

Another 30 officials reportedly travelled before he arrived in the southeastern state.

Osinbajo, Buhari, Tinubu, others meet in Abuja

Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu played host to his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who was present at the launch of "Working with Buhari", a book written in his honour by Femi Adesina.

Adesina was the spokesperson for Buhari for the eight years of his administration.

The book launch, monitored by Legit.ng, was attended by prominent Nigerians, including former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon and former first lady Aisha Buhari.

Source: Legit.ng