Nigeria, March 21 -- President Bola Tinubu has ordered a ban on all foreign trips by ministers and other government officials, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report.

Mr Tinubu gave the directive via a letter by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

In the letter, dated 12 March 2024, Mr Tinubu directed an embargo on all foreign trips. However, according to the letter, exemption could be given to "trips deemed absolutely necessary".

PREMIUM TIMES obtained a copy of the letter and its authenticity was confirmed by some ministers.

A minister, who preferred not to be named because he has no permission to speak on the matter, told this medium that he received a c...