President Bola Tinubu’s decision to slash the size of his entourage for domestic and international travels has received positive reactions from Nigerians. The move, aimed at reducing excessive travel spending, has been widely commended for demonstrating leadership by example and addressing concerns raised over the sponsorship of a large delegation to the COP28 summit in Dubai.
Many Nigerians praised the president’s decision as a commendable step toward cost-cutting and responsible funds management. Some users on social media highlighted the need for other governors to emulate this approach to reduce recurrent expenditure.
While there was general applause for the decision, some users raised questions about the allocation of saved funds in the budget and urged transparency in the utilization of resources.
Overall, the response indicates a positive reception to President Tinubu’s efforts to implement austerity measures and promote responsible government spending. It also reflects public expectations for leaders to prioritize economic prudence and accountability in managing public resources.