Fake agency sagas: Ministers, DGs face fresh hurdles over foreign trips

The Punch | 08-09-2026 02:59am |

The Federal Government has mandated that all official foreign trips by ministers and directors-general must receive prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). This directive is aimed at ensuring accountability and fiscal discipline within government operations. The move comes amid concerns over unauthorized travels and the proliferation of fake agencies. The new requirement is expected to streamline the approval process and curb unnecessary expenditures.

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