According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, to prevent any sharp practice in this regard, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria has also been accordingly guided on official visa processing while Nigeria’s Permanent Mission in New York was further directed to prevent and stop the accreditation of any government official who is not placed on the protocol lists forwarded by the approving authority.
He said the President also directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure that officials approved for inclusion in the UNGA delegation, strictly limit the number of their aides and associated staff.
He added that where excesses or anomalies in this regard are identified, they will be removed during the final verification process.
“The President wishes to affirm that, henceforth, government officials and government expenditure must reflect the prudence and sacrifice being made by well-meaning Nigerians across the nation,” the presidential media aide stated.
