The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the suspension of foreign trips by top government officials from the state for the rest of the year.
The latest development was revealed in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and made available to journalists on Monday in Osogbo.
According to the statement, the decision was reached at the end of the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday.
Also, foreign trips could only be undertaken if there was a direct emergency and would be authorised by Adeleke.
The Focus
The Governor also instructed that the state expenditure should be focused on implementing critical projects across the sectors.
He urged cabinet members and all other administration members to show the willingness to make personal sacrifices in light of the state’s dire financial circumstances by avoiding excessive spending.
The statement reads: “Foreign trips for top officials for the rest of the year are hereby suspended unless there is a direct emergency to be authorised by the Governor.
“The Governor directed the immediate suspension of foreign travels by top officials.
Virtual Meetings
“He urged the application of virtual meetings for attendance and participation at international business and investment events.
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“We must sustain the momentum of our service delivery by avoiding excessive spending on recurrent and overheads.
“Our needs from office to accommodation are much but our resources are limited.
“So we have to devise a coping mechanism pending the time our funding situation will improve.”
Government Process
To enforce efficiency in the governance process, the Governor also directed the Head of Service to prepare a memo.
The aim is to streamline the relationship between the Commissioners and Special Advisers.
“While memos by Special Advisers must pass through the Permanent Secretary to the Commissioners, the Commissioners must ensure fair play and accommodating spirit.”
